RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Caregiver Well-Being

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General seeks an experienced RN for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Akron, OH. This Level II PCU maintains a 1:3 RN-to-patient ratio and manages patients with non-invasive BiPAP, continuous pulse oximetry, insulin infusions and select cardiac/vasoactive drips.

Join a collaborative team committed to patient-centered care, safety, and family education. The RN will deliver comprehensive care across the patient journey and contribute to education and care planning.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure in Ohio as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• ACLS certification through AHA or Red Cross within first year of employment.
• One year of current stepdown/ICU/critical care RN experience or one year of acute care RN experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a patient population.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Complete ongoing assessments and respond to changes.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and advocate for patients.
• Document treatments, medications and care progress.
• Participate in quality improvement and care conferences.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Nursing care

Education

ASN/BSN preferred

Job description

Job Title

RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

3200 PCU Progressive Care-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK9877

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Details

ONA Bidding: 7/21/2026 - 7/26/2026

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 treat our patients as family.

Cleveland Clinic Akron General's new Level II Progressive Care Unit (PCU), provides personalized, high-quality care with a 1:3 RN to patient ratio. This unit cares for patients with a wide range of conditions, including those requiring non-invasive BiPAP, continuous pulse oximetry, insulin infusions, select cardiac or vasoactive drips, chronic tracheostomy ventilation, acute stroke care, spinal drains, transvenous pacemakers, and arterial monitoring. 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.

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 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. , 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.
• Implementation: 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 (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure in Ohio as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within first year of employment
• One year of current stepdown/ICU/critical care RN experience or one year of acute care RN experience in a hospital setting

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Critical Care experience
• Step down 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 c