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RN - Cardiac Prep & Recovery

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio

You'll work on a 27-bed unit caring for patients before and after invasive cardiac procedures.

Posted Jul 30

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts, 6:00am-6:30pm or 7:00am-7:30pm · Monday through Friday day shifts · No night shifts 3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Cardiac Prep/Recovery Unit · Hospital cares for pre and post invasive cardiac procedure patientsPre- and post-invasive cardiac procedure patients
License
RN license Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)Current state RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current state RN license Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Certification
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing school (diploma, ADN or BSN) Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, BSN)
Experience
1 year of current acute care RN experience; military RN experience considered

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Cleveland staff RN payCleveland staff RN postings that state pay run $34/hr to $36/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $36/hr, across 260 postings.
Pay reviews
Shift differentials and overtime are paid on top of the base range The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.).
Pay reviews
Starting pay depends on 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

  • BenefitsHealthcare benefitsThe 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.).
  • BenefitsDental and vision benefits
  • BenefitsRetirement savings account contributions
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Pre-procedure prep and post-procedure recovery for cardiovascular and EP procedures Services provided by this unit include patient preparation for invasive Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology procedures and recovery post procedures .
Unit size
27-bed unit The Cardiac Prep/Recovery Unit is a 27-bed unit that cares for pre and post invasive cardiac procedure patients .
Weekends
No weekends no weekends or holidays, no nights shifts or on-calls.
On call
No on-calls
Holidays
No holidays
Details
Unit sits between the cardiovascular and EP labs This unit, located between the Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology Laboratories, provides easy access to both Invasive procedure areas.
Details
Stressful conditions and irregular hours Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Details
Long periods of standing and walking Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Details
Medium work, 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Details
Exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Your fit

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.

Original listing

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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 Cardiac Prep/Recovery Unit is a 27-bed unit that cares for pre and post invasive cardiac procedure patients . Services provided by this unit include patient preparation for invasive Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology procedures and recovery post procedures . This unit, located between the Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology Laboratories, provides easy access to both Invasive procedure areas.

Pre-procedure patients arrive from multiple locations ( home, inpatient setting, and hospital transfers). The staff in this unit specialize in fast-paced and short, length of stay cares necessary for this patient population.

A caregiver in this position works M-F, 3-12s (6:00am-6:30pm or 7:00am-7:30pm). no weekends or holidays, no nights shifts or on-calls.

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 (Diploma, ADN, BSN)

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

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

One-year of current acute care RN experience. Will consider military RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

Bachelor 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.

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?

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

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