RN | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Nursing Just Got More Rewarding at Logan Health Inpatient RN wages start at $41.78/hour, with higher starting rates based on experience. This puts Logan Health among the most competitive employers in Montana for RN compensation, with enhanced total rewards including improved differentials, certification pay, call pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. Join a nursing community focused on clinical excellence, with DNV standards and a newly launched journey toward Magnet recognition. Grow your career, strengthen your practice, and have a voice through professional development, RN fellowships, career advancement, and shared governance. With Planetree Person-Centered Care, patients, families and caregivers remain at the heart of what we do. At Logan Health, we're more than just a healthcare provider – we’re a community. Nestled in the heart of Montana, we are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our team. As a member of Logan Health, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values compassion, innovation, and excellence. We offer opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Come join us and experience the Logan Health difference, where your passion meets purpose in a place you'll be proud to call home. The PACU RN team is responsible for being available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with either scheduled shifts or being on call with a maximum 45 minute response time. Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Join the PACU Team at Logan Health – Where Critical Thinking, Compassion, and Exceptional Recovery Care Come Together! Location: Logan Health Medical Center | Kalispell, Montana Shift: Variable Shift – 10 Hours | Full-Time – 30 Hours Department: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Call: Weeknight, Weekend, & Holiday Rotation The moments immediately following anesthesia are some of the most important in a patient's surgical journey. As a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN at Logan Health , you'll provide skilled, attentive care as patients transition from anesthesia through recovery, helping ensure they are safe, comfortable, and ready for the next step in their care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, enjoys caring for a diverse patient population, and knows how to stay calm and think critically when patient conditions change quickly. Our PACU nurses work closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, procedural teams, and fellow nurses to provide individualized care for post-procedural and post-anesthesia patients. From assessment and intervention to pain management, education, and discharge planning, you'll play an essential role in creating a safe and positive recovery experience. Why You'll Love This Role High-Impact Nursing: Be there during a critical stage of the patient experience, providing close monitoring, assessment, and intervention following anesthesia and procedures. Clinical Variety: Care for patients with a wide range of surgical, procedural, and medical needs. Use Your Critical Care Skills: Put your assessment skills, clinical judgment, and ability to recognize subtle changes in patient condition to work every day. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced nurses, anesthesia providers, surgeons, and multidisciplinary clinical teams. 10-Hour Shifts: Scheduled PACU shifts are currently 10 hours with varying start times. Meaningful Patient Connections: Help patients and their families feel safe, informed, and supported during an important and often vulnerable part of their healthcare experience. Live & Work in Northwest Montana: Build your nursing career while enjoying everything the Flathead Valley has to offer, with Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and year-round outdoor recreation right outside your door. What You'll Do As a PACU RN, you will: Provide individualized nursing care to post-procedural and post-anesthesia patients using the nursing process. Assess and closely monitor patients throughout recovery, recognizing and responding quickly to changes in physical or mental condition. Coordinate appropriate interventions based on patient needs, provider orders, policies, and established clinical protocols. Administer treatments and implement verbal and written provider orders accurately and efficiently. Maintain high standards of nursing care while prioritizing effectively in a changing clinical environment. Collaborate with anesthesia providers, physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to support safe patient recovery. Provide education and guidance to patients and families regarding recovery, ongoing care, and medical needs. Follow infection prevention, safety, confidentiality, and documentation standards. Maintain clear, accurate, and timely patient documentation. Remain calm and focused in high-acuity situations while knowing when to escalate concerns or ask for additional support. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact RN license with authorization to practice in Montana. Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in a similar medical setting , such as PACU, procedural sedation, ICU, or Emergency Department. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider CPR certification as required by the department. Current ACLS certification . Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to respond effectively to changing patient conditions and workloads. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a m