Registered Nurse (RN) Medical ICU

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $6,000 sign-on bonuses

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Retirement plans

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical ICU. The role involves providing safe and efficient nursing care for patients in a 15-bed mixed medical, surgical, and cardiovascular unit. Candidates must be licensed in Ohio and have a Diploma in Nursing (ADN required, BSN preferred). The position offers competitive salary, sign-on bonuses of up to $6,000, and comprehensive benefits. Join us in our mission to heal, teach, and discover.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing is required; BSN and MN preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific nursing care to patients.
• Deliver effective relationship-based nursing care.
• Communicate clearly to optimize patient care.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing process and practice

Technical equipment usage (e.g., stethoscopes, thermometers)

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master in Nursing (MN)

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) Medical ICU (2600000Q)

Registered Nurse (RN) Medical ICU - (2600000Q)

UH St John Medical ICU is a 15‑bed unit mixed medical, surgical and cardiovascular ICU. This ICU provides care for patients experiencing medical, surgical, cardiovascular, and neurologic diagnoses.

Join us and help us live our mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover.

What We Offer

• Up to $6,000 offered in Sign‑on Bonuses
• Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and retirement plans

A Brief Overview

Provides safe, efficient, age‑specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

What You Will Do

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship‑based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing
• (ADN) Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
• (BSN) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (e.g., stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices). (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi‑State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%