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New Grad RN Resident - Orthopedics

The H70 Orthopedic Unit is a 34-bed medical surgical unit with telemetry monitoring capacity specializing in caring for adult post-operative orthopedic patients, including those recovering from total hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty, revision surgeries, fractures, sarcoma resection, joint infections, osteomyelitis, avascular necrosis and other complex orthopedic conditions.

Posted Sep 22 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Day/night rotation (7:00AM - 7:30PM or 7:00PM - 7:30AM) · 12-⁠hour shifts A caregiver in this position works a day/night rotation from 7:00AM - 7:30PM or 7:00PM - 7:30AM.
Unit and setting
H70 Orthopedic Unit · Hospital Adult post-operative orthopedic patients and overflow medical/surgical/neuro patients
License
RN licenseCurrent state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed New graduate RN OR less than one year of RN work experience
License
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through AHA or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross
Education
Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program)
Experience
New graduate RN OR less than one year of RN work experience

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Your six-month RN application plan

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  2. 4–6 months before

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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

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  4. Around graduation

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What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Cleveland staff RN rolesCleveland staff RN postings that state pay run $34/hr to $36/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $36/hr, across 260 postings.
Extra pay
Pay range does not include applicable pay practices such as shift differentials or overtime The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.).
Pay reviews
Actual compensation determined by work history, experience, skill set, and education 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.

Benefits

  • healthcare
  • dental
  • vision benefits
  • retirement savings account contributions

The role and schedule

Patients
Overflow patients from General Internal Medicine, Neurological Institute, and General Surgery
Day to day
Participate in residency core curriculum Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.
Day to day
Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care (acuity of need, patient preference and resource availability).
Day to day
Respond to data indicating risk to patients' health and initiate action Respond to data indicating risk to patients’ health and initiate action to correct, reduce or prevent risk.
Day to day
Seek supervision, consultation and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently Seek supervision, consultation and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.
Day to day
Document in patients' medical records Document in patients’ medical records.
Unit size
34 beds
Hours stated
7:00AM – 7:30PM or 7:00PM – 7:30AM
Weekends
Weekend rotation required Weekend and holiday rotation is required.
Holidays
Holiday rotation required

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Your preceptor
A preceptor is assigned to you Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.

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Cleveland Clinic
Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
Address
9500 EUCLID AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195
CMS rating
4 of 5 stars
Beds
1,288
Magnet
Designated since 2003
RN residency
Cleveland Clinic NRP at Main Campus, accredited through Jul 2028

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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The H70 Orthopedic Unit is a 34-bed medical surgical unit with telemetry monitoring capacity specializing in caring for adult post-operative orthopedic patients, including those recovering from total hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty, revision surgeries, fractures, sarcoma resection, joint infections, osteomyelitis, avascular necrosis and other complex orthopedic conditions. In addition to orthopedic patients, the unit also provides care for overflow patients from areas such as General Internal Medicine, the Neurological Institute and Department of General Surgery.

We are seeking a compassionate, self-motivated, adaptable RN who is an effective communicator, demonstrates strong time-management skills, and is committed to delivering excellent patient-centered care.

A caregiver in this position works a day/night rotation from 7:00AM – 7:30PM or 7:00PM – 7:30AM. Weekend and holiday rotation is required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will

Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs. Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach. Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care (acuity of need, patient preference and resource availability). Respond to data indicating risk to patients’ health and initiate action to correct, reduce or prevent risk. Seek supervision, consultation and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently. Document in patients’ medical records.

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 (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross New graduate RN OR less than one year of RN work experience

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 for procedures.

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.).

What's around it?

Cleveland Clinic · Cleveland, OH

Cleveland, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent
$945/mo
Household income
$40,801/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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