Post Surgical RN

MetroHealth; Northfield Center Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth Main Campus- Glick is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Critical Care Step Down Unit, 7 West. The role supports 14 beds with rotating 7a-7p and 7p-7a shifts, and weekends/holidays rotation.

Bi-weekly hours total 72, offering exposure to EKG interpretation, central line care, and advanced respiratory management in a high‑acuity environment. We support professional growth with tuition reimbursement, certification incentives, and comprehensive medical/dental insurance under OPERS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification for healthcare provider or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critical care step-down patients in a 14-bed unit.
• Interpret EKGs and monitor patient status.
• Manage central lines and advanced respiratory support (BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, vent/trach as needed).
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies).
• Demonstrate critical thinking, delegation, and time management.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Bi-pap/High Flow Oxygen

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

RN license in Ohio

ACLS certification

BLS certification

BSN (preferred)

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