Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Acute Care Unit

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Free parking

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Trauma Acute Care Unit (Tower 8) in Cleveland, OH. The unit handles activated trauma patients from the ED, PACU, TSICU, and inter-hospital transfers.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-skill bedside care with teamwork and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required.
• BSN preferred; diploma/associate accepted.
• Ohio RN license and BLS required during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care using the nursing process and required technical equipment.
• Maintain PHI compliance and UH policies and procedures.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Technical equipment

PHI security

Teamwork

Education

BSN preferred

Diploma/Associate degree in nursing

Tools

Stethoscope

Sphygmomanometer

Electronic monitoring

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Acute Care Unit (26000A3M)

Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Acute Care Unit - ( 26000A3M )

About Tower 8 (Trauma Acute Care Unit)

Tower 8 is a 30 bed Trauma Unit in the Level 1 Trauma Center on Cleveland’s Eastside. Our patients include Trauma Activations - from the ED, PACU after surgery, the TSICU, and also transfers from other hospitals. Trauma. Our goal is to bring passion and energy to the bedside, foster engagement and teamwork, and promote collaboration with all members of the healthcare team. Find out more about the unit in the link here: Trauma (Lerner Tower 8)

Why join University Hospitals

At University Hospitals, nurses have always been our front-line caregivers. Every day, they care for patients of all ages – from newborns to seniors – expertly blending compassion with advanced knowledge, technical skills and professional integrity.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive rate + $4.00 additional hourly pay
• Up to $8,000 sign on bonus for Full Time Employees
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement and pension plan
• Free parking for part time and full time employees

Required For All Jobs

• 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.

Position Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.

1 year of RN experience required

Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Minimum of Diploma/Associate's Degree in nursing from accredited program.

License Requirements:

Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.

Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation