Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

MetroHealth; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

OPERS retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking an experienced RN for its Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West) at the Main Campus. The role involves comprehensive patient care for conditions like CHF, COPD, DKA, and Sepsis, with rotating 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends/holidays.

Required Ohio RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS; a BSN is preferred. The unit includes 14 beds and offers robust benefits, including tuition reimbursement and retirement options under OPERS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Ohio.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Current ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PRN: 1 year of RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on the Critical Care Step Down Unit 7 West.
• Interpret ECGs and respond to arrhythmias.
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies).
• Manage patient monitoring, tubes, and ventilator support as needed.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central line care

Rescue Bi-pap High Flow Oxygen

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

BLS certification

ACLS certification

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