Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Surgical

MetroHealth; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental insurance

Sign-on bonus up to $10k for exp RN

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Step Down Unit 7 West. You will provide high-quality nursing care on a 24-bed unit with telemetry monitoring and advanced technology to support patient care. The role involves EKG interpretation, central line care, vent management, and bedside procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with Ohio RN licensure and BLS; ACLS within 6 months. BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current BLS for healthcare providers or within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification or within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Interpret EKGs and monitor telemetry.
• Manage central lines, ventilators, and respiratory therapy equipment.
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies).
• Collaborate with PCNAs, interns, providers, PT and OT; demonstrate critical thinking and time management.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

BiPAP/High Flow

Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Delegation

Time management

Education

RN licensure in OH

BSN preferred

Tools

Telemetry monitoring

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