Weekender Registered Nurse (RN) Multi Specialty Acute Care Unit

Cleveland, Ohio

You'll work on a 20-bed telemetry unit with patients who may become increasingly unstable during their stay. University Hospitals is an academic medical center.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 19 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours: Two 12-⁠hour shifts · Weekend shifts, 7:00 PM Friday to 7:00 AM Monday Individuals hired for a Weekender position are required to work two (2) 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday.2 shifts · 24 hours a week
Unit and setting: Lakeside 50 telemetry unit admits patients with various medical diagnosis some of whom who have become increasingly unstable during their clinical coursepatients with various diagnoses, some increasingly unstable
License: RN license Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.Current Ohio RN license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Current Ohio RN license Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio. Check your license
Education: Diploma or associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program.
Experience: 1 year of RN experience 1 year of RN experience required

Preferred

Education: BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $4,000
Extra pay: 1.5 times regular hourly rate for weekend shifts In return for this commitment, Weekenders will be compensated at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for these shifts.for these shifts
Bonus: Up to $4,000 sign-on bonus Up to $4,000 sign on bonus for Part Time EmployeesPart Time Employees
Eligibility: Full-time medical and dental for Weekenders; other benefits at part-time levels Individuals in Weekender roles qualify for full-time medical and dental benefits, whereas eligibility for all other benefits is at part-time levels.Weekender roles

Benefits

BenefitsRelocation assistanceRelocation assistance
BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverageMedical, dental, and vision coverage
BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
BenefitsFlexible scheduling optionsFlexible scheduling options
BenefitsRetirement and pension planRetirement and pension plan
BenefitsFree parking for part-time and full-time employeesFree parking for part time and full time employees
Up to $4,000 sign-on bonus for part-time employees
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time medical and dental for Weekenders)

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The role and schedule

Day to day: telemetry interpretation The nurses on our division are competent in Telemetry interpretation
Day to day: high-risk cardiac drugs are privileged to administer some cardiac drugs that are considered high risk for general med-surg units
Unit size: 20-bed telemetry unit Lakeside 50 is a 20 bed Telemetry unit
Hours stated: Two (2) 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday.
Weekends: Weekends required
Details: Fast-paced setting with high stakes Our staff work in a fast-paced setting with high stakes.
Details: Lift, carry, push and pull 50 lbs frequently Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

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University Hospitals

Academic Medical Center

Parking: Free parking Free parking for part time and full time employees

You are looking at University Hospitals in Cleveland, an academic system anchored by UH Cleveland Medical Center and Rainbow Babies & Children's. Posted RN base rates on a multi-specialty acute care unit run $35.00 to $58.85 an hour, with other…

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About Lakeside 50 (Multi Specialty Telemetry Unit) Lakeside 50 is a 20 bed Telemetry unit that admits patients with various medical diagnosis some of whom who have become increasingly unstable during their clinical course. The nurses on our division are competent in Telemetry interpretation, and are privileged to administer some cardiac drugs that are considered high risk for general med-surg units. Our staff work in a fast-paced setting with high stakes.

Learn more about the unit in the link here: Multi-Specialty Telemetry (Lakeside 50) Weekender Position Individuals hired for a Weekender position are required to work two (2) 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday. In return for this commitment, Weekenders will be compensated at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for these shifts. Individuals in Weekender roles qualify for full-time medical and dental benefits, whereas eligibility for all other benefits is at part-time levels.

Why join University Hospitals At University Hospitals, nurses have always been our front-line caregivers. Every day, they care for patients of all ages – from newborns to seniors – expertly blending compassion with advanced knowledge, technical skills and professional integrity. Benefits and Perks

Up to $4,000 sign on bonus for Part Time Employees
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling options
Retirement and pension plan
Free parking for part time and full time employees

Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Position

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients. 1 year of RN experience required Education

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program. License

Requirements

Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio. Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation Physical Demands

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
11100 Euclid Avenue (82)
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland , 44106

What's around it?

In 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

Life in Cleveland, OH

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals cluster in University Circle and Little Italy for a walk to Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and CWRU; Reddit also names southern Glenville and eastern Hough for the shortest CWRU-area drive. West-side picks are Ohio City (West Side Market, Red Line; 2026 snapshot median home about $124,250, rent $683), Tremont (historic houses, galleries, nightlife; median home about $180,380), Detroit-Shoreway/Gordon Square (theaters and Edgewater Park; median home about $120,920), and Kamm’s Corners (walkable suburban corner, low crime, cited near Cleveland Clinic employers; median home about $131,160). Downtown is high-rise apartments and condos; Old Brooklyn and Kamm’s Corners skew toward houses with driveways. East-side historic options include Shaker Square, Larchmere, and Buckeye-Shaker; Facebook locals also point families toward Chagrin Falls, Solon, and Brecksville.

Nurses and young professionals cluster in University Circle and Little Italy for a walk to Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and CWRU; Reddit also names southern Glenville and eastern Hough for the shortest CWRU-area drive. West-side picks are Ohio City (West Side Market, Red Line; 2026 snapshot median home about $124,250, rent $683), Tremont (historic houses, galleries, nightlife; median home about $180,380), Detroit-Shoreway/Gordon Square (theaters and Edgewater Park; median home about $120,920), and Kamm’s Corners (walkable suburban corner, low crime, cited near Cleveland Clinic employers; median home about $131,160).

Downtown is high-rise apartments and condos; Old Brooklyn and Kamm’s Corners skew toward houses with driveways. East-side historic options include Shaker Square, Larchmere, and Buckeye-Shaker; Facebook locals also point families toward Chagrin Falls, Solon, and Brecksville.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: trulia.com Source 5: reckerteam.com

Getting aroundUniversity Circle is the hospital core; Reddit names University Circle, Little Italy, southern Glenville, and eastern Hough as the shortest CWRU/Clinic-area commutes, and Kamm’s Corners is described as near Cleveland Clinic employers. RTA’s Red Line links Ohio City (West 25th–Ohio City station) and Edgewater (West Blvd.–Cudell) to Tower City, where all rail lines meet and the B-Line Trolley covers Public Square and the Warehouse District; Tremont is more bus-plus-walk (route #81, about a 10–15 minute walk to West 25th) with the Towpath Trail for bikes. Off-peak drives to downtown run roughly 0–5 minutes from Downtown itself, 5–10 from Ohio City and Tremont, 8–15 from Detroit-Shoreway, and 10–15 from Edgewater. Most of Cleveland is car-dependent; Downtown parking is metered or garage, Tremont street parking is free but tight on restaurant nights, and one city guide puts the average commute at about 24 minutes.

University Circle is the hospital core; Reddit names University Circle, Little Italy, southern Glenville, and eastern Hough as the shortest CWRU/Clinic-area commutes, and Kamm’s Corners is described as near Cleveland Clinic employers. RTA’s Red Line links Ohio City (West 25th–Ohio City station) and Edgewater (West Blvd.–Cudell) to Tower City, where all rail lines meet and the B-Line Trolley covers Public Square and the Warehouse District; Tremont is more bus-plus-walk (route #81, about a 10–15 minute walk to West 25th) with the Towpath Trail for bikes.

Off-peak drives to downtown run roughly 0–5 minutes from Downtown itself, 5–10 from Ohio City and Tremont, 8–15 from Detroit-Shoreway, and 10–15 from Edgewater. Most of Cleveland is car-dependent; Downtown parking is metered or garage, Tremont street parking is free but tight on restaurant nights, and one city guide puts the average commute at about 24 minutes.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: trulia.com Source 4: reckerteam.com Source 5: extraspace.com

OutdoorsLake Erie is the city’s north wall: Edgewater Park and Edgewater Beach are the named west-side hangouts for swimming, trails, sunsets, and watching dogs run, walkable from Detroit-Shoreway and Edgewater. Lincoln Park is Tremont’s green center; the Towpath Trail supports bike trips through the Cuyahoga valley; Old Brooklyn is the neighborhood tied to the zoo. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the big nearby escape, and Cleveland Metroparks plus unlimited fresh water and a lack of wildfires or typical natural disasters come up constantly in local pros lists.

Lake Erie is the city’s north wall: Edgewater Park and Edgewater Beach are the named west-side hangouts for swimming, trails, sunsets, and watching dogs run, walkable from Detroit-Shoreway and Edgewater. Lincoln Park is Tremont’s green center; the Towpath Trail supports bike trips through the Cuyahoga valley; Old Brooklyn is the neighborhood tied to the zoo.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the big nearby escape, and Cleveland Metroparks plus unlimited fresh water and a lack of wildfires or typical natural disasters come up constantly in local pros lists.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: trulia.com Source 3: reckerteam.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: thisiscleveland.com

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Cleveland is a Lake Erie hospital city: Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals sit in University Circle, so nurses can walk from University Circle or Little Italy, take the RTA Red Line from Ohio City’s West 25th station, or drive 10–15 minutes from Tremont, Gordon Square, Edgewater, or Kamm’s Corners. Housing is the other distinction—city three-bedrooms listed around $134,900 in mid-2026, mostly older houses and doubles, with Downtown as the high-rise exception. Culture punches above the rust-belt stereotype: Playhouse Square, a free Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock Hall, West Side Market, Guardians baseball, and Edgewater Beach. Ohio City and Tremont concentrate restaurants and nightlife. Tradeoffs are real: long gray lake-effect winters, a car for most of the city, and crime that is sharply neighborhood-specific. Summers, Metroparks, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park are why people stay. Visit in January and pick a named neighborhood, not a metro average.

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As of 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: reckerteam.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: thisiscleveland.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: youtube.com Source 7: reddit.com

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