Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,146 per week in Great Falls, MT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Great Falls, MT
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,146 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/10/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse, Pre-Op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Pre-Op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x12s Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Must possess a valid nursing license Certifications: BLS, ACLS preferred Must-Have: Comprehensive assessment skills, close patient monitoring Description: The Pre-Op/PACU RN provides skilled and compassionate care to patients before and after surgical, procedural, and interventional cases. This role requires comprehensive assessment skills and close patient monitoring. The nurse safely administers medications, infusions, and blood products, adhering to provider orders and safety protocols. The nurse acts as a key liaison between surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and the patient's family to ensure safety from admission to discharge. Participation in an on-call rotation, weekend, and/or holiday schedule may be required based on facility needs. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Operative Assessment: Review patient medical history, allergies, lab results, and consents to ensure procedural readiness. Preparation: Start intravenous (IV) lines, initiate hydration protocols, and administer pre-medications per provider orders. Education: Educate patients and families on the surgical process, anesthesia, and recovery expectations. Post-Anesthesia Recovery: Continuously monitor airway patency, oxygen saturation, vital signs, and telemetry. Access Site Management: Monitor access sites for bleeding and apply necessary interventions. Post-Op Care: Enforce recovery protocols, manage symptoms, and provide fluid intake as needed. Discharge: Evaluate patients against discharge criteria and deliver thorough caregiver instructions. Medication Administration: Administer scheduled and emergent medications per provider orders using strict verification processes. Blood Product Administration: Perform mandatory verification and monitor for reactions during transfusions. Documentation: Maintain accurate and compliant documentation regarding all care delivered. Clinical Care Excellence: Maintain compliance with safety guidelines and manage symptoms effectively. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster professional communication with all healthcare staff involved in patient care. Equipment Proficiency: Demonstrate technical proficiency in the operation of specialized patient care equipment. Asset Management: Ensure all healthcare equipment is utilized for authorized clinical purposes. Comprehensive Patient Education: Provide preparatory guidance and post-operative instructions to patients and caregivers. Conduct follow-up calls to assess outcomes and coordinate resources as needed.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam