RN | Surgical Services | PACU, Same Day Surgery, Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) | Whitefish

Location: Logan Health Whitefish - Whitefish, Montana

Shift: Variable Shift - Variable Hours | Full-Time - 36 Hours

Call Requirements

Approximately 3-5 days per month, including weeknights and weekends, with a full weekend approximately every other month.

At Logan Health, our Surgical Services nurses play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care throughout the surgical experience. As an RN Surgical Services, you'll have the unique opportunity to work across Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Same Day Surgery, and Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) - supporting patients from their initial surgical preparation through recovery and discharge.

• From orthopedic and general surgery to OB/GYN and specialty procedures, you'll care for a diverse patient population while collaborating with skilled surgeons, anesthesia providers, and a close-knit team of perioperative professionals.
• If you thrive on variety, enjoy building your clinical expertise, and value teamwork, adaptability, and compassionate patient care, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at every stage of the surgical journey.

What You'll Do

As an RN Surgical Services, you will

• Provide comprehensive, individualized nursing care across PACU, Same Day Surgery, and Pre-Anesthesia Testing, with daily assignments scheduled in advance
• Perform thorough pre-procedure assessments, review patient histories, and develop individualized care plans in accordance with AORN and departmental standards
• Monitor and assess patients' physical and mental conditions, recognizing changes and coordinating timely interventions to support safe surgical outcomes
• Support patients throughout preoperative preparation, post-anesthesia recovery, and discharge, ensuring continuity of care at every stage
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Provide patient and family education regarding surgical preparation, medications, recovery expectations, and postoperative care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, and coordinated patient care
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and professional standards
• Adapt confidently between hands-on patient care and phone-based preoperative assessments, supporting the unique needs of each surgical services area
• Remain calm and effective during changing workloads, prioritizing patient needs and seeking assistance when appropriate
• Participate in ongoing education, department competencies, and professional development to maintain clinical excellence
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance as scheduled by department leadership

Required Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or multi-state compact license with authorization to practice in Montana
• RQI Provider (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Professional nursing theory and standards of practice
• Patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation
• Medical terminology
• Infection control procedures and universal precautions
• HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations
• OSHA rules and regulations
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
• Ability to adapt to multiple clinical environments and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, empathy, and diplomacy
• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new systems

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree
• 2+ years of relevant RN experience, particularly in the Operating Room, PACU, or acute care setting
• Prior experience in perioperative nursing, post-anesthesia recovery, or Same Day Surgery
• ACLS and PALS certifications, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Specialty certifications such as CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse), CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse), CNOR, or other relevant perioperative nursing credentials
• Experience caring for patients across multiple surgical specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, and OB/GYN

Call Requirements

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening