RN, Registered Nurse Progressive (Step-Down): FT 7p-7a

Firelands Regional Medical Center; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Firelands Regional Medical Center seeks a full-time RN for Progressive (Step-Down) to work 7p-7a on-site in Sandusky, OH. Position highlights include a $5,000 retention bonus, opportunities for tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work-life balance.

Ideal candidates hold an Ohio RN license with CPR, ACLS and EKG certifications within 6 months of hire, and PCCN certification is preferred within 2 years.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN license and CPR certification.
• ACLS and EKG certification required within 6 months of hire.
• PCCN certification preferred within 2 years in area of expertise.
• Excellent organizational, customer service, and computer proficiency are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implements the nursing process with patients, following physicians' orders regarding diet, medication, and treatment per Firelands standards.
• Performs assessments, monitors care quality, documents interventions, and reports findings to physicians.
• Instructs patients, staff, and family on treatments and discharge plans to ensure safe transition of care.
• Responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures equipment and environment cleanliness.
• Demonstrates service excellence and acts as an ambassador for Firelands Health.

Skills

Nursing

CPR

ACLS

EKG

PCCN

Computer skills

Education

Ohio RN license

CPR certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RN, Registered Nurse Progressive (Step-Down): FT 7p-7a

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: RNREG009323

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Position Highlights:

• Retention Bonus: $5,000
• Work/life: Alternates every 3rd weekend. You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
• Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.
• Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.

About Firelands Health:

Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.

Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.

Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.

What You Will Do:

• Implements the nursing process with patients including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment in accordance with Firelands standards of care.
• Performs assessments; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; documents nursing interventions on care plans, medical records, and reports findings to physicians as needed.
• Instructs patients, staff, and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related patient care directed towards a safe discharge.
• Responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment.
• Demonstrate service excellence and acts as an ambassador and advocate for FRMC.

What You Will Need:

• Must have a current Ohio RN license and CPR prior to patient care experience.
• Current ACLS andBasic EKG required or obtained within 6 months of hire and remain current.
• PCCNcertification preferred within 2 years in area of expertise.
• Excellent organizational, customer service skills, and computer proficiency are a must.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.