New Grad RN (Stepdown)

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment

Tuition assistance

Free parking

Nurse residency program

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ahuja Medical Center, a part of University Hospitals, seeks a new graduate RN for the Step Down Unit (22 beds) to care for cardiac, medical, surgical and neurological patients.

Expect 4:1 day and 5:1 night nurse-to-patient ratios, a Nurse Residency Program to aid transition to practice, and comprehensive benefits including free parking for full-time caregivers and a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Ohio RN license is not required to be considered; license must be obtained if offered.
• Current BLS Provider Certification must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
• BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
• Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.

Education

Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program

Job description

The Ahuja Medical Center Step Down Unit is a 22 bed telemetry unit which cares for cardiac, medical, surgical and neurological patients. The SDU will care for patients with CHF, pneumonia, diabetes, post CVA, patients requiring neurological care, and postoperative care for cardiac catheterization, carotid endarterectomies, post MI’s, post pace maker and defibrillator placements, sepsis and medical/surgical patients. Nurse to patient ratios for days are 4:1, with nights generally a 5:1 ratio.

Why choose UH as a New Grad RN?

• Nurse focused
• Supportive & education focused culture
• Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition to Practice
• Free parking for full-time caregivers
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits UH Benefits
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans
• Tuition Assistance for future educational loans

Position Requirements

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes
• Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Beachwood

Work Locations

3999 Richmond Road

Job

Nurse – less than 1 year experience

Organization

Ahuja_Medical_Center

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Professional

Job Posting

Oct 21, 2026, 2:35:13 PM

Education Requirements

• Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program

License & Certification Requirements

• An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance.
• Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
• Note: Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred