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RN Resident I - Cardiology Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH

Posted Jan 26 · New grads welcomed

Shift
12-hour rotating
Unit
J7-3 Cardiology Stepdown Unit

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
rotating days/nights from 7:00 am – 7:30 pm or 7:00 pm – 7:30 am
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates
Unit
J7-3 Cardiology Stepdown Unit
More role details
Patients
The J7-3 Cardiology Stepdown Unit specializes in medical support for populations managing conditions like myocardial infractions, chronic heart failure, dysrhythmia , pulmonary hypertension and others .

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$46/hr
nursing in Ohio$36/hr

The median for nursing in Ohio is $36/hr, across 406 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Overtime
$35.50/hr

About this role

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The J7-3 Cardiology Stepdown Unit specializes in medical support for populations managing conditions like myocardial infractions, chronic heart failure, dysrhythmia , pulmonary hypertension and others . As an RN Resident on this team , you will assist fellow caregivers in delivering exceptional care, from initial introduction to final send-off. In this role, you will interact directly with patients, families and visitors, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and supply healthcare information as needed.

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Additionally, the Cleveland Clinic system provides nurses with many professional development resources, including furthering education and online/in-person courses to enhance your skills.

A caregiver in this position works rotating days/nights from 7:00 am – 7:30 pm or 7:00 pm – 7:30 am .

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

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

New graduate RN OR less than one year of RN work experience

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) Certification upon or within first year of hire

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.).

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New graduate RN OR less than one year of RN work experience· from this posting

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.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

Place

City
Cleveland, OH
Median rent
$945/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$40,801/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
6% below the national average

Cleveland area index 93.9, where 100 is the national average.

Campus
Main Campus

Cleveland offers a lower cost of living than national averages, making it an attractive option for RNs seeking affordability. Walkable neighborhoods like Ohio City and Tremont blend local dining and arts with a welcoming community feel. The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center anchors the region's healthcare landscape, offering career opportunities in a city where your dollar stretches further.

Map showing the location of Cleveland, OH
Approximate location in Cleveland, OH. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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