Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

MetroHealth; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth Main Campus- Glick is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West). You will provide direct patient care, monitor patients on telemetry, and support respiratory care with BiPAP/High Flow Oxygen and Vent/Trach as needed.

The role requires Ohio RN licensure with BLS and ACLS; rotating weekends/holidays and a 12-hour shift pattern. Join a 14-bed unit known for high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Ohio RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS within 6 months if not already held.
• PRN requires 1 year of RN experience in relevant unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the 14-bed CCU Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Interpret EKGs and monitor telemetry for changes in patient status.
• Perform central line care and support respiratory needs (BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, vent/trach).
• Assist with bedside procedures and coordinate with PCNAs, interns, and providers.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and strong time management in a fast-paced unit.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Respiratory support

Bedside procedures support

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

RN license in Ohio

BSN preferred

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