New Grad RN Resident - Rapid Observation Unit - 7p-7a

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a New Grad RN Resident for the Rapid Observation Unit, working nights 7:00 PM–7:30 AM in Akron. You will learn under a success coach, deliver patient care across the patient journey, and support families while building foundational nursing experience.

You will participate in a residency core curriculum, develop clinical judgment, and have opportunities to advance into ER, CVI or PACU as you grow within a world-class health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• New graduate RN OR less than one year of RN work experience OR experienced RN moving from non-inpatient to acute direct care clinical inpatient setting with less than one-year current acute direct patient care RN experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.
• Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care according to acuity and resources.
• Respond to data indicating risk to patients’ health and take corrective action.
• Document in patients’ medical records.

Skills

Nursing basics

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Diploma/ADN/BSN

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

New Grad RN Resident - Rapid Observation Unit - 7p-7a

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Rapid Observation Unit-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK9877

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

ONA Bidding Period: 8/20/2026 - 8/25/2026

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

Akron General’s Rapid Observation Unit is part of the Emergency Department (ED) and provides treatment and evaluation to patients while determining if the patient needs to be admitted to the hospital. As an RN Resident on the team, you will deliver exceptional care, throughout the patient care journey while working closely with a success coach. In this role, you will interact directly with patients and their families, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed.

This role offers the opportunity to positively impact the patient experience as you will develop good relationships with patients and have a big impact on their lives and their families. You will also have the opportunity to move into other areas such as the ER, CVI or PACU and climb the clinical ladder.

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00PM – 7:30AM, including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

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 graduate RN OR less than one year of RN work experience OR experienced RN moving from non-inpatient to acute direct care clinical inpatient setting with less than one-year current acute direct patient care RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Cardiac/Telemetry experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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