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RN - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Cleveland Clinic

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026

What this might mean for you

Cleveland Clinic is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

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Shift
Days · 12-hour

About this role

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Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Weston Hospital’s Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) provides specialized care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders as well as those recovering from heart, liver, and kidney transplants, offering an advanced level of monitoring and treatment that exceeds routine care while remaining distinct from the intensity of critical care. As an RN 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 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 days from 7:00 a.m. -- 7:30 p.m. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide direct nursing care. Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans. Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions. Administer prescribed medications and treatments. Note and carry out physician and nursing orders. Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs. Educate patients and their families. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) One year of current acute care RN experience OR licensed military RN experience 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) upon or within one year of hire Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Two years of 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 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. Pay Range Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Skills for this role

Direct Patient CarePatient Care PlanningMonitoringDocumentationMedication AdministrationDischarge PlanningPatient Education

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • RN License
  • 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.

About the employer

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Cleveland Clinic
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You are looking at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Nursing practice and continuing education sit under the Stanley Shalom Zielony Institute for Nursing Excellence, which oversees nearly 35,000 caregivers. If you are new to practice, the Cleveland Clinic Nurse Residency…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency Program (2024) with prior Accreditation with Distinction
  • Rolling admissions into residency
  • Experienced unit preceptor plus first-year success coach

What reviewers flag

  • Toxic management and leadership-to-floor disconnect reported in nursing reviews
  • Staffing shortages create heavy workloads for some
  • Raises and promotions often feel mismatched to role demands
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Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale blends coastal living with a laid-back boating culture, earning its nickname as the Venice of America thanks to miles of scenic waterways. Las Olas Boulevard offers dining and shopping, while the city's sunny climate and proximity to Miami make it appealing for nurses seeking a vibrant South Florida lifestyle.

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Metro price level · Fort Lauderdale area
114.2
14% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,854/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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