RN - Cardiovascular Surgery ICU

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Caregiver Well-Being Resources

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus is seeking an experienced RN for the J54 cardiac care unit to deliver expert postoperative care and life-saving interventions. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on advancing cardiovascular care and patient outcomes, while educating patients and families throughout the journey.

The role requires a Diploma/ADN/BSN, valid RN license, BLS (ACLS if in CC area), and 1 year of acute care RN experience; shift rotation is required, with

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited nursing program and state RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS if in a Critical Care area.
• One year of current acute care RN experience or licensed military RN experience.
• Ability to educate patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on cardiac/post-operative units.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.

Skills

Critical care nursing

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Acute care experience

Education

Diploma/ ADN/ BSN program

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an RN on J54, you will provide expert critical care and post-operative management for patients undergoing cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular procedures. This highly collaborative, fast-paced unit is committed to advancing cardiovascular care, optimizing patient outcomes, and maintaining excellence in critical care nursing. In this role, you will play a vital role throughout the patient care journey by providing expert, life‑saving interventions while delivering compassionate care that promotes safety, recovery, and a positive patient and family experience. You will work closely with patients and their loved ones to help them understand their condition and treatment plan, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and cared for every step of the way.
How You’ll Benefit

• Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
• Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.
  

A caregiver in this role works a day/night rotation from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• *If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment
• One year of current acute care RN experience OR licensed military RN experience
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
  

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  

Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $35.50
Maximum hourly: $55.60
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).