Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Nights

Registered Nurse (RN)•PCU•Nights

LOCATION

Great Falls, MT No Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $105,000•$115,000 / yr ID NY177-2756038 POSTED Jun 30, 2026 Registered Nurse (RN)•Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Compensation:

$105k•$115k per year

Job Type:

Full-Time | On-Site |

Shift:

Nights Setting:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) /

Stepdown Location:

Great Falls, Montana We have partnered closely with a prominent regional healthcare system to secure a full-time, dedicated nursing professional for their inpatient services division. We are currently seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) to join a specialized clinical team. This position is ideal for an RN looking for a supportive clinical environment that emphasizes excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, robust administrative backing, and a strong culture of teamwork and compassion. Tucked into a scenic Montana community known for an exceptional quality of life and outdoor recreation, this role provides an ideal balance of professional clinical development and personal lifestyle stability.

Responsibilities:

Provide specialized, direct nursing care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients on an advanced medical/surgical and stepdown unit. Manage a broad and diverse patient population, including pre/post-PCI care, pacemaker placements, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, sepsis, and a wide scope of complex surgical cases. Utilize skilled assessment and intervention tools to closely monitor for, recognize, and stabilize potentially deteriorating clinical conditions. Operate and manage advanced medical equipment, including arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, multiple titration IV pumps, and short-term ventilatory support. Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams from admission through comprehensive discharge planning. Act as a clinical leader on the floor, assisting with precepting new staff and providing directional support to LPNs, CNAs, and ancillary teams.

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred).

Licensure:

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Montana (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility).

Certifications:

Core certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required (or must be obtained within 6 months of hire). EPNC and TNCC certifications are highly preferred.

Required Experience:

Proven post-graduate clinical practice in an advanced Medical/Surgical unit combined with recent Critical Care (ICU) or Progressive Care (PCU/Stepdown) nursing experience.

Preferred Experience:

Dedicated pediatric nursing experience is highly desired.

Core Skills:

Proficiency in basic cardiac telemetry, EKG interpretation, advanced nursing principles, and standard office/computer software.

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages. Robust retirement savings plan with a generous employer matching contribution. Fully covered medical malpractice insurance. Generous paid time off (PTO) allocation to support a healthy work-life balance. Note on

Compensation & Hiring Requirements:

In compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, final hourly wage offers are calculated based upon multiple criteria, including job classification, internal equity, specialized skill sets, and verified years of experience. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, and health/immunization verification. Note on

Employment Status:

The comprehensive benefits package and compensation structure detailed above are explicitly offered for full-time positions. Eligible benefits may vary or be prorated for part-time arrangements.