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PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Great Falls, Montana

Join a collaborative perioperative team as a PACU travel nurse in Great Falls, Montana. This on-site RN opportunity is ideal for an adaptable Registered Nurse who is confident caring for adult and pediatric patients throughout pre-operative, post-anesthesia, and procedural recovery. Great Falls offers a welcoming Montana community surrounded by scenic landscapes, the Missouri River, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and exploration.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Nursing Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), pre-op, and procedural nursing
• Location: Great Falls, Montana
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts; days vary based on department needs
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: September 25, 2026
• Additional Scheduling: Call coverage and holiday coverage required; schedule flexibility is essential

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in Montana
• At least 1 year of recent experience in PACU, perioperative, pre-operative, or procedural nursing
• Demonstrated proficiency recovering both adult and pediatric patients
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Ability to provide call and holiday coverage and adapt to changing patient-care needs

PACU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care for surgical and procedural patients
• Safely recover adult and pediatric patients following anesthesia and sedation
• Monitor airway, vital signs, pain, level of consciousness, and post-procedure recovery status
• Care for patients undergoing orthopedic, podiatric, ENT, urology, gynecology, general, plastic, endoscopy, and ophthalmology procedures
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization patients
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly according to established protocols
• Collaborate with anesthesia, procedural, surgical, and nursing teams to support safe patient transitions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and deliver thorough handoff communication

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Great Falls, Montana, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.