New Grad RN Resident - Cardiac Short Stay/PACU/CARU

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse Residency program

RN Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Caregiver Well-Being resources

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse for the J33 unit as part of a one-year Nurse Residency. The role covers multidisciplinary care for cardiac and vascular patients, with a focus on accelerated recovery pathways and outpatients staying under 23 hours.

You will participate in a structured residency core curriculum, work with a dedicated mentor, and contribute to high-quality patient care while benefiting from industry-leading programs such as loan

Qualifications

• Graduates with a nursing degree and current RN licensure are required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross is mandatory.
• ACLS certification must be presented upon hire or within first year if in a Critical Care area.
• New graduate or RN with less than one year of inpatient acute care experience is considered.
• Relocation or tuition-related benefits may be available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.
• Establish and revise priorities for patient care based on acuity and resources.
• Respond to data indicating risk to patients’ health and initiate corrective action.
• Seek supervision or assistance when unable to perform safely.
• Document care in patients’ medical records.

Skills

RN nursing skills

Patient care

Critical care assessment

Communication

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The J33 unit is a fast-paced, multidisciplinary unit composed of three specialized areas that care for a diverse range of patients undergoing advanced cardiac and vascular procedures. The Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit (15 beds) recovers outpatients after cardiac or vascular interventions requiring less than a 23-hour stay and includes bedside and remote telemetry monitoring. The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (6 beds) manages immediate post-operative recovery for thoracic and vascular surgery patients who do not require ICU admission. The Cardiac Accelerated Recovery Unit (7 beds) supports cardiac surgery patients eligible for accelerated recovery protocols, typically transferring to step-down care within 23 hours.

How You’ll Benefit

• Professional growth through our one-year, accredited Nurse Residency program, with nine tailored tracks, including online modules, simulation lab and hands-on training
• 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.

A caregiver in this position works 36 hours per week with three 12-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. -- 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. -- 7:30 a.m.), rotating every six weeks. Occasional 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. shifts may be needed based on census, and there is a Saturday rotation every six weeks.

The unit is typically closed when a holiday falls on a Monday, and during weekday holidays no new surgeries are scheduled; only existing patients are completed before the unit closes.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.
• Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.
• Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care (acuity of need, patient preference, and resource availability).
• Respond to data indicating risk to patients’ health and initiate action to correct, reduce or prevent risk.
• Seek supervision, consultation, and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.
• Document in patients’ medical records.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, 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
• New grad OR less than one year RN work experience or if experience RN moving from non-inpatient to acute direct care clinical inpatient setting with less than one-year current acute direct patient care RN experience
• *If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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 are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $55.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).