PACU

Registered Nurse, Pre-Op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse

The Pre-Op/PACU RN provides skilled and compassionate care to patients before and after surgical, procedural, and interventional cases. This role requires comprehensive assessment skills and close patient monitoring. The nurse safely administers medications, infusions, and blood products, adhering to provider orders and safety protocols. The nurse acts as a key liaison between surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and the patient's family to ensure safety from admission to discharge.

Participation in an on-call rotation, weekend, and/or holiday schedule may be required based on facility needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Operative Assessment:
  Review patient medical history, allergies, lab results, and consents to ensure procedural readiness.
• Preparation:
  Start intravenous (IV) lines, initiate hydration protocols, and administer pre-medications per provider orders.
• Education:
  
  Educate patients and families on the surgical process, anesthesia, and recovery expectations.
• Post-Anesthesia Recovery:
  Continuously monitor airway patency, oxygen saturation, vital signs, and telemetry.
• Access Site Management:
  Monitor access sites for bleeding and apply necessary interventions.
• Post-Op Care:
  Enforce recovery protocols, manage symptoms, and provide fluid intake as needed.
• Discharge:
  Evaluate patients against discharge criteria and deliver thorough caregiver instructions.
• Medication Administration:
  Administer scheduled and emergent medications per provider orders using strict verification processes.
• Blood Product Administration:
  Perform mandatory verification and monitor for reactions during transfusions.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and compliant documentation regarding all care delivered.
• Clinical Care Excellence:
  Maintain compliance with safety guidelines and manage symptoms effectively.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Foster professional communication with all healthcare staff involved in patient care.
• Equipment Proficiency:
  Demonstrate technical proficiency in the operation of specialized patient care equipment.
• Asset Management:
  Ensure all healthcare equipment is utilized for authorized clinical purposes.
• Comprehensive Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Provide preparatory guidance and post-operative instructions to patients and caregivers. Conduct follow-up calls to assess outcomes and coordinate resources as needed.

City:
Great Falls

State: MT

Benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer:
Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health:
Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more.

We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by Blue Pipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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