Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU/Pre-Post Procedure

Surgery Partners Careers • Great Falls, MT

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse provides skilled, compassionate care to patients before and after surgical and procedural cases, including interventional radiology, bronchoscopy, and interventional cardiology. The role involves comprehensive assessment, close monitoring, and specialized care for patients undergoing surgery or cardiac and vascular catheterization procedures. The nurse safely administers medications, infusions, and blood products in accordance with provider orders and safety protocols, and serves as a liaison among surgeons, interventionalists, anesthesiologists, patients, and families to support safety from admission through discharge. The position follows a 4x10 weekly schedule and requires participation in on-call rotations and weekend and/or holiday coverage based on facility needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active, unencumbered RN license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Advanced EKG interpretation skills.
• Airway management skills.
• Knowledge of blood product safety protocols.
• Competency with vascular closure devices.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of acute care experience in ICU, ED, PACU, or a Cardiovascular ICU/Telemetry unit; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative and post-procedure care for surgical, procedural, and interventional cardiology patients.
• Assess patients comprehensively and monitor them closely before and after procedures.
• Manage care for patients undergoing surgery or cardiac and vascular catheterization procedures.
• Administer medications, infusions, and blood products safely according to provider orders and safety protocols.
• Coordinate communication among surgeons, interventionalists, anesthesiologists, patients, and families to support safety from admission through discharge.
• Participate in on-call rotations and weekend and/or holiday schedules based on facility needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed