RN - Pre​/Post​/PACU - Surgical Services

We are looking for an energetic, creative, and excited Perioperative RN to join our pre‑op/PACU team! We are a dynamic, tight‑knit group who enjoy evidence‑based, patient‑centric perioperative care. We love what we do and fully support each other in the exceptional care we provide our patients.

• 0.75–1.0 FTE (30–40 Hours)
• 10 Hour Shifts
• Mon‑Fri

• $42.66/hr + DOE
• $3.00/hr OR Differential
• Sign‑On‑Bonus
• Robust Benefits Package

• Cover Preop/PACU RN call as noted above with an arrival time of 30 minutes or less from the call‑in.
• Act as patient advocate for surgical and procedural patients.
• Evaluate patients and appropriately communicate pertinent information to surgeon or CRNA.
• Initiate and maintain IVs as ordered. Develop individualized perioperative plan of care for each patient, including: protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous sources; administering medications safely and correctly; facilitating optimal surgical outcome through peri‑operative care with constant, careful observation and evaluation of patient’s condition; performing interventions to maintain normothermia; protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy; and providing age‑specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
• Provide nursing care during the post‑anesthesia phase of surgery appropriate to the age and comorbidities of the patient served and in conformance with hospital policy, AORN standards, and ASPAN standards of care.
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as applicable (e.g., radiology, lab, med‑surg, ICU, etc.).
• Demonstrate the ability for immediate and knowledgeable response in emergency situations.
• Follow established protocols and maintain a safe environment for post‑anesthesia phase of surgery.

• Current unrestricted Montana RN license or Multistate Compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 3 months of hire
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick decisions
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• 2 years Preop/PACU experience
• ASPAN certification