Experienced RN - Neuroscience ICU

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General seeks an experienced RN for the Neuroscience ICU at Akron General. The NSICU cares for patients recovering from strokes, neurotrauma, and neuro surgeries; you will provide direct nursing care, monitor patients, administer treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Shift is nights 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with every other weekend and three holidays per year; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current state RN license required.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within first year of employment.
• CVVHD training and TNCC within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in the NSICU.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for neuro ICU patients.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly.
• Develop goals with patients and families and update plans of care.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary plan of care and act as patient advocate.
• Document treatments, medications and patient responses.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing education.

Skills

ICU nursing

RN credential

Education

BSN degree

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

TNCC certification

TCAR certification

CVVHD training

Job description

Job Title

Experienced RN - Neuroscience ICU

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

3200 Neuro ICU-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK9854

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

ONA Bidding: 7/21/2026 - 7/26/2026

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

The 10-bed specialty Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) at Akron General houses a team of caregivers who support patients recovering from strokes, neuro traumas and various neuro surgeries. Because this population requires such critical and constant care, your role as an RN is even more vital to their comfort and health. In this role, you will offer pain-reducing sedation, mobility assistance and other essential tasks to boost resilience and outlook. Every day, you can make a transformative difference in the lives of patients and their families.

How You’ll Benefit

Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you're relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.

Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.

Shift details

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. , including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

Role responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a given patient population.
• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Develop and update goals and involve patients and families in developing plans of care.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and serve as a patient advocate.
• Implementation: provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication, and document.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes, contribute to the improvement of care and participate in the quality improvement process.
• Delegate tasks/assignments, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any required certifications specific to the unit.
• Review and document progress and discharge goals with patients and families.
• Participate in and document patient care, discharge planning and case management conferences.
• Communicate information regarding patient plan of care, current outcomes and acuity at shift report.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and patient care/unit issues, ensure JCAHO Core Measures related to nursing care are achieved, incorporate patient safety goals and complete all paper and electronic records.

Minimum qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within first year of employment
• Satisfactory completion of CVVHD training and a TNCC certification within one year of appointment
• TCAR certification upon or within 24 months of hire
• One year of current stepdown/ICU/critical care RN experience or one year of acute care RN experience in a hospital setting

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Neuro ICU experience

Physical Requirements

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Demand requirements