New Grad RN Resident - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,904 - 76,594; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

RN Loan Repayment program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a New Grad RN Resident at our Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. This position offers a comprehensive one-year Nurse Residency program designed for professional growth. As a caregiver, you will provide exceptional patient care, participate in hands-on training, and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced cardiovascular telemetry unit.

The role requires a graduate nursing degree, current RN licensure, and BLS certification. Pay ranges from $35.50 to $55.60 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• New grad or less than one year RN work experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.
• Document in patients’ medical records.
• Establish and revise priorities for patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, ADN or BSN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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 J51 unit is a 24‑bed cardiovascular telemetry unit that specializes in post‑open heart, surgical, and ventricular assist device patients. This unit is fast‑paced and provides excellent opportunities in nursing growth and development with the ability to care for patients undergoing innovative procedures. As a New Grad RN Resident on this team, you will assist fellow caregivers in delivering exceptional care, from initial introduction to final send‑off. In this role, you will interact directly with patients, families, and visitors, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and supply healthcare information as needed.

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 a day/night rotation from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

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.).