Registered Nurse PACU

NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Livingston, Montana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Pre-Op

Location: Livingston, MT

Facility: Livingston HealthCare

Position Type: Travel Assignment (13 Weeks)

Shift: Variable Days (4x10-Hour Shifts | Between 5:45 AM – 6:30 PM)

Expected Start Date: August 10, 2026

Weekly Pay Range: $2,235.89 – $2,630.46 / week

Position Overview

Livingston HealthCare is seeking an experienced PACU / Pre-Op Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Livingston, MT. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive, independent perioperative and post-anesthesia care, supporting patient assessment, post-anesthesia monitoring, and emergency response within our Surgical Services department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care across Preoperative (Pre-Op), PACU Phase I, and PACU Phase II settings.
• Perform patient assessments, IV initiation and maintenance, and medication administration.
• Monitor post-anesthesia recovery and manage emergency response situations as needed.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, CRNAs, OR personnel, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Participate in required call coverage, including weekday, weekend, holiday, and rotating shifts (must be able to arrive on-site within 30 minutes of call-in).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Montana RN License or Multistate Compact RN License.
• Certifications: Current BLS required (ACLS & PALS preferred).
• Experience: Recent Pre-Op/PACU nursing experience required. Critical Access Hospital experience preferred.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability to practice independently across Pre-Op, Phase I PACU, and Phase II PACU environments.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Weekly Pay: Up to $2,630.46/week (including tax-free stipends for eligible travel clinicians).
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed (4x10 schedule).
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Options with company match to support your financial goals.
• Dedicated Support: 24/7 recruiter and clinical support throughout your contract.

NuWest Travel Nursing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Pre-Op: Livingston, MT