Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Great Falls, MT
Prime Staffing
4x10 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible, Rotating

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and flexible Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care across Preoperative (Pre-Op), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization areas.

The RN will prepare patients for surgical and cardiac procedures, provide post-procedure recovery care, and monitor patients for potential complications. The ideal candidate must be proficient in recovering both adult and pediatric patients and comfortable working across multiple procedural specialties.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical and cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Complete preoperative assessments, review medical histories, and monitor vital signs.
• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care to adult and pediatric patients.
• Monitor patients' airway, breathing, circulation, pain levels, and overall recovery.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor post-cardiac catheterization patients for bleeding and other complications.
• Provide patient and family education before and after procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow patient safety protocols.

Clinical Areas & Specialties

The RN may support procedures involving:

• Orthopedics
• Podiatry
• ENT
• Urology
• Gynecology
• General Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Endoscopy
• Ophthalmology
• Cardiac Catheterization (Pre/Post Cath)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Proficiency in recovering both adult and pediatric patients.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.
• Ability to work across Pre-Op, PACU, and Pre/Post Cath areas.
• Flexibility with scheduling, including required call and holiday coverage.