Location: Great Falls, MT 59405
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit provides comprehensive nursing care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients within a medical/surgical or progressive care setting. This role includes delivering physical, emotional, spiritual, and culturally appropriate care while monitoring for potential patient deterioration. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and functions with minimal supervision while adhering to established clinical policies and procedures.
Anticipated patient populations may include, but are not limited to:
Pediatrics
Pre- and post-PCI care
Pacemaker and revascularization patients
Carotid endarterectomy and thoracotomy
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Renal failure
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)
Sepsis
A broad range of medical and surgical diagnoses
Provide direct nursing care from admission through discharge, including discharge planning
Monitor and assess patients for changes in condition and intervene appropriately
Operate advanced medical equipment and manage patients with:
Central and arterial lines
Chest tubes
Nasogastric tubes
Continuous bladder irrigation
Multiple IV infusions
Short-term invasive and noninvasive ventilatory support
Deliver care to general medical and surgical inpatient populations
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals
Maintain professional nursing standards in all patient interactions
Act as a clinical leader and assist with staff precepting and mentoring
Provide direction and supervision to RN, LPN, CNA, housekeeping, and dietary staff
Follow established policies and procedures with minimal supervision
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Experience in an advanced medical/surgical unit required
Recent Progressive Care or Critical Care nursing experience required
Current Montana Registered Nurse (RN) license
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required (or obtained within 6 months of hire)
EPNC and TNCC preferred
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.