Job Title
Registered Nurse - Perioperative (Pre-Op, PACU, Procedural)
Job Summary
Join a dedicated perioperative team as a Registered Nurse at a hospital in Great Falls, Montana. This dynamic role encompasses pre-operative assessment, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) recovery, and post-procedural care for a diverse patient population.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing both adult and pediatric patients across a wide range of surgical specialties, including Orthopedics, Podiatry, ENT, Urology, GYN, General Surgery, Plastics, Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, and Cath Lab procedures. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, comfort, and excellent clinical outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for various surgical and interventional procedures.
- Provide expert post-anesthesia care, monitoring and managing adult and pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia.
- Oversee the recovery of patients post-cardiac catheterization and other interventional procedures.
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and manage pain effectively.
- Identify and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns as appropriate.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Proficiency in the recovery of both adult and pediatric patients.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including call and holiday rotations.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Expertise in airway management and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Proficiency with standard perioperative monitoring equipment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and fluctuating workloads.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM shifts
- Shift Duration: 8 hours per day
- Days per Week: 5 days per week
- Start Time: 9:00 AM (flexible end time, potentially extending until 9:00 PM based on patient flow)
- Call Requirements: Required
- Holiday Requirements: Required
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Anticipated Start Date: September 8, 2026
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Montana.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.