Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,200 to $2,600 per week in Great Falls, MT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Great Falls, MT
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,200 to $2,600 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Location: Great Falls, MT
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: PACU/Pre-Post Op
Shift: Days – 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Start: ASAP
Experience Required: 3+ years
Holiday Coverage: Holidays required
Call: Call required

We are seeking an experienced PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) to join a hospital in Great Falls, MT. In this role, you will provide expert perianesthesia nursing care across pre-operative preparation, post-anesthesia recovery, and Phase II discharge readiness. You will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary surgical team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for surgical or procedural interventions
• Monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, assessing airway patency, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness
• Administer analgesics, antiemetics, and other post-operative medications per physician orders and unit protocols
• Identify and respond promptly to post-anesthesia complications such as respiratory depression, hypotension, or agitation
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care instructions and discharge criteria
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and surgical team members to ensure seamless transitions of care

Pay range: $2,200 to $2,600 per week.

Travel PACU/Pre-Post Op RN package: $2,600/week (40 hours) = $34/hour taxable + up to $1,240/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $55–$62/hour fully taxable ($2,200–$2,480/week for 40 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active MT or Compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
• 3+ years of PACU/Pre-Post Op experience