Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Surgical

MetroHealth; East Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West) at the MetroHealth Main Campus. The role supports patients with CHF, COPD, DKA, and Sepsis, providing advanced monitoring and bedside care.

Responsibilities include EKG interpretation, central line care, and brief procedures. Collaboration with care teams, adherence to ACLS/BLS requirements, and strong clinical judgment are essential to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with current RN licensure in Ohio.
• ACLS and BLS certifications current or obtained within specified timelines.
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience; certifications required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a 14-bed Critical Care Step Down unit (7 West).
• Deliver EKG interpretation, central line care, and advanced respiratory support.
• Support bedside procedures and assist with emergent interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with PCNAs, interns, providers, PT/OT to coordinate care.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, time management, and effective delegation.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Rescue Bi-pap, High Flow Oxygen, Trach

Bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronr

Critical thinking, delegation, time mg

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

Graduate of accredited nursing program

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