Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

MetroHealth; East Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth in Cleveland, OH, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West). The role involves direct patient care in a 24-bed unit with 7a–7p and 7p–7a shifts, rotating weekends and holidays.

Eligible RNs may receive a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified experience or $5,000 for new graduates. Responsibilities include EKG interpretation, central line care, and providing respiratory support (Bi-PAP, high-flow oxygen, trach/vents), plus

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Ohio RN licensure.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Perform EKG interpretation and monitor cardiac telemetry.
• Care for Central Lines and complex respiratory support (Bi-PAP, high-flow, trach/vents).
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies).
• Demonstrate critical thinking, effective delegation, and time management.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Bi-PAP / High Flow Oxygen

Trach/Vents care

Bedside procedure support

Critical thinking

Time management

Delegation

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Bi-Weekly Hours: 72.00 (Full Time)

Shift: 7a-7p/7p-7a; Rotating weekends, Rotating holidays

Up to $10,000 sign on bonus for RNs with qualifying experience; $5,000 for New Graduate RNs

All Critical Care units offer enhanced technology to assist with nursing care, including patient lifts, hands-free communication, virtual whiteboards, and continuous telemetry monitoring. The Critical Care Step-Down (CCSD) team staffs the Cardiac Hospitalist Unit. As a medical-surgical unit, the nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1.

Join our Critical Care Step Down Unit, 7 West!

Primary Patient Population:

• Congestive Heart Failure
• COPD
• DKA
• Sepsis

Primary skills utilized/learned:

• EKG interpretation
• Central Line care
• Rescue Bi-pap, High Flow Oxygen, Trach/Vents
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies)
• Critical thinking, delegating, time management

Personnel RN will work with: Patient Care Nursing Assistants (PCNAs), Nurse Interns, Providers, PT, OT

Number of beds on unit:

• 24 beds

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN