Registered Nurse - Surgery Center RN
Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center
Missoula, Montana
- Hours a week
- 36 hrs a week
- Unit
- PACU
Posted Aug 7
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 36 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most MT staff postings
MT staff postings that state pay run $26/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $50/hr, across 94 postings.
About this role
Join Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center as a Full-Time Registered Nurse in the PACU, where your expertise will make a vital difference in patient recovery. Enjoy a dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters professional development and a fun culture. Working 36 hours per week with the expectation that you flex up to 40 hours per week as needed based on departmental needs onsite, you will collaborate with a dedicated team focused on excellence in patient care.
You will be scheduled to work variable shifts and times. The compensation range for this role is competitive, offering $37-$52 per hour, recognizing your skills and commitment to quality healthcare. This position allows you to engage with patients during a critical phase of their treatment and to uphold the core values of integrity, safety, and problem-solving.
Read the full posting
You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Snack/Drink Room, and Employee Discounts. Elevate your nursing career in a supportive and customer-focused atmosphere that appreciates your contributions. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a company that truly values its employees and their work.
Let us introduce ourselves
Come Join the Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center Team! Culture, development, collaboration, and an energetic team atmosphere are a few of the great things Missoula Bone & Joint has to offer. Winners of the Top Employers Award two years running and known as Becker's 150 Greatest Places to work in Healthcare proves this is a great company with professionalism and down to earth personalities from management, providers and staff.
Your day to day as a Registered Nurse - PACU
As a Full-Time Registered Nurse in the PACU at Missoula Bone & Joint, you will play a crucial role in monitoring patients post-anesthesia. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include assessing vital signs, managing pain control, and ensuring patient comfort while they recover. You will collaborate with surgical teams to provide immediate care and support, identifying any complications that may arise. Expect to communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing education on recovery processes and discharge instructions.
Each day will bring unique challenges, requiring your problem-solving skills and commitment to excellence as you support patients on their healing journey.
Does this sound like you?
To thrive as a Full-Time Registered Nurse in the PACU at Missoula Bone & Joint, you will need a strong set of clinical and interpersonal skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential, allowing you to assess patient conditions and react swiftly to any changes in their status. Exceptional communication skills will enable you to effectively educate patients and families, ensuring they understand care protocols and recovery plans.
Interpersonal skills are equally important, as building rapport with patients can significantly enhance their experience during a vulnerable time. Attention to detail is crucial; you’ll need to monitor vital signs meticulously and document patient responses accurately.
Additionally, the ability to remain calm under pressure will serve you well in this fast-paced environment. Finally, a commitment to safety and integrity will help you maintain the highest standards of patient care and foster trust with both patients and colleagues.
Our team needs you!
If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!
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Requirements
- RN License
Place
- City
- Missoula, Montana
- Rent against this pay
- 21% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $70,392/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
$1,189 median rent against $5,772 a month at $37/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Missoula area index 96.4, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled in a Montana valley where the Clark Fork River winds through town, Missoula blends outdoor adventure with university-town energy. RNs relocating here find a close-knit medical community, easy access to hiking and fly fishing, and a downtown anchored by the historic Hip Strip district. Four distinct seasons and a relaxed pace define this western Montana city.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You would step into Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center as a PACU or OR nurse in a focused orthopedic ambulatory setting at 2360 Mullan Rd in Missoula. The surgery center runs outpatient and 23-hour stay cases across four…
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?