Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

MetroHealth; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

OPERS retirement plan

Medical/dental insurance

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a registered nurse to join the Critical Care Step Down Unit, 7 West, at the Main Campus. The RN will cover a 72-hour bi-weekly schedule across 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays, focusing on high-quality patient-centered care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, active Ohio RN licensure, and BLS; ACLS is required or obtained within 6 months. PRN experience preferred with related certifications on hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Ohio RN licensure.
• Current Ohio RN license and BLS for healthcare provider.
• ACLS certification or plan to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of RN experience.
• PRN must possess all required certifications at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care on the 14-bed Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Utilize telemetry monitoring and assist with bedside procedures.
• Collaborate with PCNAs, Nurse Interns, Providers, PT and OT.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, delegation and time management.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Rescue Bi-pap High Flow Oxygen

Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Delegating

Time management

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Ohio RN licensure

Job description

Location: MetroHealth Main Campus- Glick

Bi-weekly Hours: 72.00

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

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

All Critical Care units offer enhanced technology to assist with nursing care, including patient lifts, hands-free communication, virtual whiteboards, and continuous telemetry monitoring.

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:

• 14 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
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN
• Professional Certification recognized by the Magnet Association