Registered Nurse (RN) - Med

MetroHealth; Newburgh Heights (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

OPERS retirement benefits

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a dedicated RN to join the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West) on a rotating schedule. You will provide high‑level patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support complex procedures in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, time management, and the ability to coordinate with caregivers and therapists to ensure seamless patient progress. Ohio RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and current Ohio RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience.
• BSN and Magnet certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide RN patient care on the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Coordinate with PCNAs, nurse interns, providers, PT and OT to deliver care.
• Perform EKG interpretation and central line care as part of daily workflow.
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies) and support ventilator management.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Rescue Bi-pap

High Flow Oxygen

Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Time management

Delegating

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

BSN (preferred)

ACLS within 6 months

BLS for healthcare providers

Tools

ECG monitoring

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