Post Surgical RN

MetroHealth; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical and dental insurance

OPERS retirement plan

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking an experienced RN for the Critical Care Step Down Unit 7 West at the Main Campus in Cleveland, OH. The role focuses on high-acuity cardiac and respiratory patients with enhanced telemetry and teamwork.

You will provide direct nursing care, interpret EKGs, manage lines and vents, and assist with complex bedside procedures, while coordinating with providers and support staff. Excellent clinical skills and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide RN care on a 14-bed Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Monitor patient telemetry and respond to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with PCNAs, Nurse Interns, Providers, PT/OT.
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies).

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

BiPAP/High Flow/O2/Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking/Delegation/Time mgmt

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

BLS certification

ACLS certification

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