RN - ICU

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus in Cleveland, OH seeks Registered Nurse for ICU units, delivering direct nursing care and coordinating patient education.

Opportunities exist in Surgical ICU and Medical ICU with rotating shifts 7:00am–7:30pm or 7:30pm–7:00am. Requires RN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of acute care experience; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (Diploma/ADN/ BSN).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• One year of acute care RN experience or licensed military RN experience.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in ICU units.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record 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.

Education

Diploma in Nursing or ADN

BSN preferred

Current RN licensure (State of Ohio)

BLS Certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Acute care RN experience (1 year) or licensed military RN experience

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.

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides specialized care for patients facing serious and potentially life‑threatening conditions. This experience can be overwhelming—not only for patients, but also for their loved ones. ICU staff understand these challenges and provide compassionate support while working toward the best possible outcomes. Our highly trained nurses are prepared to meet the complex needs of critically ill patients.

As a Registered Nurse in these specialized units, you will play a vital role in achieving exceptional patient outcomes by leveraging innovative, evidence‑based technologies and best practices. You will build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and visitors, enhancing their care experience through education, advocacy, and compassionate support. Cleveland Clinic is deeply committed to your professional growth, offering extensive continuing education opportunities, including both online and in‑person courses designed to advance nursing practice and clinical excellence.

Potential Unit Placement Opportunities

This posting represents opportunities across the following units. Candidates selected for hire will be matched to a single unit.

• Surgical ICU: G52, G53, G54
• Medical ICU: G60, G61, G62, G50, G51

A caregiver in this position will work rotating shifts, from 7:00am—7:30pm or 7:30pm—7:00am.

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, AND, 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
• 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.).