RN - Emergency Department - 7p-7:30a

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a dedicated RN to join the Level I Emergency Department team for full-time night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including weekends and holidays. The role emphasizes direct patient care, teaching, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates are Ohio-licensed RNs with BLS and ACLS/PALS certifications, plus a BSN preferred. The hospital supports ongoing orientation and critical care education in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN) and RN license in Ohio.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• ACLS certification or ALS certification upon hire or within one year.
• PALS certification upon hire or within one year.
• BSN preferred; nursing degree from accredited program.
• Completion of AGMC RN and critical care orientation programs and Critical Care course.

Responsibilities

• Complete Emergency Department Assessment Data Base upon patient arrival, including psychosocial, educational and age-specific needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments per policies and identify changes in patient condition.
• Develop an individualized plan of care and provide teaching for patient/family.
• Review and document care plans and discharge goals with patients and families.
• Maintain a safe environment and administer IVs and medications per standards.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the director/physician/nursing coordinator.
• Provide care during emergencies and crisis situations with professionalism.
• Participate in patient care rounds, shift handoffs and unit communications.
• Assist in orientation of RNs and other hospital personnel and partake in training programs.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs assessment

Education & discharge planning

Critical thinking

Communication

Triage

Education

RN license Ohio

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Bachelor's degree preferred (BSN)

Nursing degree (Diploma/ADN/BSN)

Job description

ONA Bidding Period: 9/8/26-9/13/26

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

Akron General’s Level I Emergency Department offers the technology, expertise and staffing necessary to treat all injuries, regardless of severity. As an RN on this team, you will deliver exceptional care throughout the patient care journey. In this role, you will interact directly with patients and their families, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed. Here, you will gain extensive hands‑on experience and exposure from a fast‑paced and highly trained team of caregivers. This position offers you endless opportunities to enhance your skills and grow as a nurse.

A caregiver in this position works FT nights from 7:00PM – 7:30AM, including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

• Complete Emergency Department Assessment Data Base upon patient arrival, inclusive of psychosocial, educational and age specific needs of patient/family.
• Complete ongoing assessments according to departmental/unit policies and recognize significant changes in patient condition.
• Initiate an individualized plan of care based on assessment of patient needs and Emergency Department standards of care.
• Include plan for appropriate teaching for patient/family.
• Review individualized plan of care and goals with patient/family.
• Review and document care and discharge goals with physician and patient/family.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients.
• Accurately administer and document IVs and medications according to established standards of care and policies and procedures.
• Appropriately intervene when changes in patient condition occur.
• Provide individualized and timely interventions in accordance with age specific needs and Department of Nursing/hospital policy.
• Accurately document nursing interventions and patient responses, in accordance with policy.
• Serve as patient/family advocate to facilitate patient care, communication and resolution of problems and ethical dilemmas.
• Evaluate current interventions and responses to plan of care.
• Evaluate and modify plan of care as necessary, based on assessment by other disciplines and patient response to nursing interventions, established age specific standards of care/expected patient outcomes.
• Establish priorities for delivery of patient care to individual patients and for assigned groups of patients.
• Participate in and document discharge planning.
• Communicate information in shift and unit reports regarding patient plan of care and current outcomes.
• Using appropriate chain of command, communicate information in a timely fashion to the Director, physician, or Nursing Coordinator regarding changes in patient condition and patient care/unit issues.
• Utilize research findings in clinical practice and/or participate in research activities.
• Assign/delegate appropriate patient care activities to other nursing caregivers based on patient needs and skill level/qualifications of staff members.
• Function in triage nurse positions according to established Emergency Department policy.
• Care for patients and family members during emergency or crisis situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Provide appropriate care for alleged rape/sexual assault and/or geriatric abuse victims utilizing established Emergency Department protocols.
• Initiate appropriate community referral for patients and families.
• Interact in a professional manner with law enforcement, paramedics and other pre-hospital care personnel.
• Function as Flow Manager according to Emergency Department policy.
• Assist in the orientation of RNs and other hospital personnel.
• Participate in clinical instruction programs to provide learning experiences for students.
• Share knowledge and expertise by participating in in-services and patient care conferences.
• Attend unit meetings, nursing grand rounds and in-services/conferences identified or required for maintaining clinical competence.
• Serve on committees within the Department of Nursing, participate in nursing grand rounds presentations, and remain aware of activities of shared governance councils.
• Satisfactorily complete AGMC RN and critical care orientation programs and Critical Care course.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or ALS certification through the American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of hire
• Satisfactory completion of AGMC RN and critical care orientation programs and Critical Care course
• Completion of all mandated programs as required by policy and unit-based competencies/skills as required

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• ED/critical care experience

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

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.