RN - Neuroscience

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking an RN for the Neuroscience unit to provide direct patient care during night shifts on the 9100 Neuro Med/Surg Unit. The team delivers care for stroke, TBI and neurosurgical patients, focusing on safety, evidence-based practices, and family involvement.

The ideal candidate holds a nursing degree (Diploma/ADN/BSN), current RN licensure, and BLS. BSN preferred; shift is 7:00 PM–7:30 AM with every other weekend and three holidays per year.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross
• BSN degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a given patient population.
• Complete ongoing assessments and recognize changes in condition.
• Develop and update goals, involve patients and families in care; act as advocate.
• Administer treatments and medications, document appropriately.
• Participate in interdisciplinary evaluation of outcomes and quality improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

BLS certification

RN license

Education

Diploma/ADN/BSN

Current RN licensure

BLS certification

BSN preferred

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

RN - Neuroscience

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

9100 Neuroscience Unit-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK9859

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

ONA Bidding Period: 10/19/2026-10/24/2026

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, 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 9100 Neuro Med/Surg Unit is a private 22-bed unit that cares for patients who suffer from strokes, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries), spinal cord injuries and s/p craniotomy (after staying in NSICU). As an RN on this team, you will deliver exceptional care throughout the patient care journey. This role directly enhances patient care and the overall patient experience by providing safe, compassionate and evidence-based care to patients with complex neurological and medical-surgical conditions. Caregivers serve as key advocates for their patients, ensuring timely assessments, early recognition of changes in condition and effective coordination of care across the interdisciplinary team.

Caregivers choose to stay on our Neuro Med/Surg Unit because of the supportive leadership, collaborative team culture, opportunities to develop specialized neurological expertise and the ability to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. The unit provides a strong foundation for professional growth through specialized neurological care experience, leadership development, certification opportunities, mentorship and involvement in quality improvement initiatives. Caregivers are supported in building rewarding, long-term careers while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

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

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a given patient population.
• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Develop and update goals, involve patients and families in care and serve as a patient advocate.
• Provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication, and document.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient / family outcomes, contribute to the improvement of care and participate in the quality improvement process.
• Delegate tasks, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any required certifications specific to the unit.

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) Certification or American Red Cross

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

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exempt