RN – Med/Surg Post-Operative Unit

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital is hiring a caregiver to join our Bariatric Center of Excellence and surgical unit team. You will provide direct nursing care, implement care plans, and monitor patient conditions as part of a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

The role requires RN licensure, ADN or BSN, and BLS, with at least one year of acute care experience. You’ll participate in education, discharge planning, and coordinated perioperative care within a high‑quality,

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN).
• Current state RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross).
• One year of current acute care RN experience OR military RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and family with educational materials considering cultural issues and other special concerns.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with approved nursing protocol.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient assessment

Nursing documentation

BLS certification

Team collaboration

Education

ADN or BSN

RN license

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the‑art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Join a team on the newly designed 3rd floor at South Pointe, designed by nurses to improve patient care and workflow for nurses. Where excellence is the standard and innovation drives exceptional patient care. Our new medical‑surgical unit is an exciting extension of our award‑winning 9th Floor Surgical Med‑Surg team, bringing with it the same culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care that earned the prestigious AMSN PRISM Award—a national recognition celebrating sustained excellence in nursing leadership, patient outcomes, interprofessional teamwork, and a healthy work environment. As the newest Cleveland Clinic Bariatric Center of Excellence, in partnership with South Pointe, our team will provide specialized, high‑quality care for bariatric patients while continuing to care for a diverse surgical population, including orthopedic, vascular, gynecologic, urologic, plastic and reconstructive, wound care, and general surgery patients such as appendectomies, cholecystectomies, exploratory laparotomies, and many others. This is more than a new unit—it's an opportunity to be part of a highly engaged team that values innovation, shared governance, professional growth, and mutual support. Whether you're an experienced nurse or just beginning your career, you'll find a welcoming environment where every team member is empowered to make a difference, collaborate across disciplines, and help shape the future of surgical nursing.

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 position works day/night rotation from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. OR 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and family with educational materials considering cultural issues and other special concerns
• Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with approved nursing protocol

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
• One year of current acute care RN experience OR military RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor 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.).