Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

MetroHealth; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth Main Campus‑ Glick seeks a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Step Down Unit, 7 West. You'll provide high‑quality patient care for complex cases, including EKG interpretation, central line care, and ventilatory support.

You will collaborate with PCNAs, providers, and therapy staff to ensure safe, timely care and effective handoffs. The role involves rotating weekends/holidays, 12‑hour shifts (7a‑7p / 7p‑7a) with a bi‑weekly 72‑hour schedule, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; active Ohio RN license.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider; ACLS certification or within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide RN care in the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West) for complex patients.
• Perform EKG interpretation and central line care; manage ventilatory support and bedside procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with PCNAs, interns, providers, PT/OT; ensure accurate handoffs and time management.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Rescue Bi-pap High Flow Oxygen Trach/V

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

BSN

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