RN - Neuroscience ICU

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking an experienced RN for the Neuroscience ICU, nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. Join a 10-bed NSICU team providing care to stroke, neuro-trauma, and post-surgical patients.

You will deliver sedation, mobility assistance and essential nursing tasks while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team. Minimum qualifications include an RN license, BLS, ACLS within one year, and TCAR within 24 months, with ICU or acute care RN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS certification through AHA on hire; ACLS within 1 year; TCAR within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for NSICU patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for neuro ICU patients.
• Complete ongoing assessments and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Develop and update goals with patients and families in care plans.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and advocate for patients.
• Document treatments, nursing care and patient progress.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

TCAR certification

ICU RN experience

Education

Diploma/ ADN/ BSN

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 ICU

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

3200 Neuro ICU-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK9854

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Details

ONA Bidding Period: 9/24/2026 - 9/29/2026

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.

The 10-bed specialty Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) at Akron General houses a team of caregivers who support patients recovering from strokes, neuro traumas and various neuro surgeries. Because this population requires such critical and constant care, your role as an RN is even more vital to their comfort and health. In this role, you will offer pain-reducing sedation, mobility assistance and other essential tasks to boost resilience and outlook. Every day, you can make a transformative difference in the lives of patients and their families.

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 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 and involve patients and families in developing plans of care.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of 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/assignments, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any required certifications specific to the unit.
• Review and document progress and discharge goals with patients and families.
• Participate in and document patient care, discharge planning and case management conferences.
• Communicate information regarding patient plan of care, current outcomes and acuity at shift report.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and patient care/unit issues, ensure JCAHO Core Measures related to nursing care are achieved, incorporate patient safety goals and complete all paper and electronic records.

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) upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within one year of hire
• TCAR certification within 24 months of hire
• One year of current ICU or acute care RN experience in a hospital setting

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

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