Registered Nurse- Critical Care SD / MedSurg 7W

MetroHealth; Parma; On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for RNs

New Graduate RN sign-on $5,000

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Step-Down Unit (7 West). The role supports patients with congestive heart failure, COPD, DKA, and sepsis in a 24-bed CCSD with a 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Expect EKG interpretation, central line care, and bedside procedures while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position requires Ohio RN licensure, ACLS/BLS readiness, and a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with active RN licensure in Ohio.
• ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Current BLS/ACLS as required by unit policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Critical Care Step Down Unit (CCSD), 24 beds, ratio 5:1.
• Perform EKG interpretation and manage central lines.
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies) and patient safety.
• Monitor telemetry and support respiratory interventions (BiPAP, high-flow O2, vents).
• Collaborate with PCNAs, interns, and providers across disciplines.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Bi-pap/High Flow/Oxygen/Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking/time management

Education

Ohio RN license

Accredited nursing program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Bi-Weekly Hours: 72.00 (Full Time)

Shift: 7a-7p/7p-7a; Rotating weekends, Rotating holidays

Up to $10,000 sign on bonus for RNs with qualifying experience; $5,000 for New Graduate RNs

All Critical Care units offer enhanced technology to assist with nursing care, including patient lifts, hands-free communication, virtual whiteboards, and continuous telemetry monitoring. The Critical Care Step-Down (CCSD) team staffs the Cardiac Hospitalist Unit. As a medical-surgical unit, the nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1.

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:

• 24 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN