What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Grad RN Resident – Cardiology Stepdown Unit position at Cleveland Clinic?
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 Cardiology Step-Down Units (J71, J72, and J73) are fast-paced cardiovascular units that provide specialized nursing care and continuous telemetry monitoring for patients requiring close cardiac observation. Together, the three units comprise 73 beds, including 25 beds on J71 and 24 beds each on J72 and J73.
These units care for a diverse cardiac patient population, including individuals recovering from myocardial infarction and cardiac interventions, as well as those with chronic heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension. Nurses on these units deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care while supporting patients as they progress from higher-acuity settings toward recovery and discharge.
What truly sets these units apart is the culture. Teamwork is a defining strength, and new caregivers are welcomed with encouragement, mentorship, and support from day one. If you're seeking a dynamic cardiac nursing environment where you'll be challenged, valued, and surrounded by colleagues who genuinely work together, our Cardiology Stepdown Units offer an outstanding opportunity to grow your career.
A caregiver in this position works day/night rotation, 7:00am—7:30pm or 7:00pm—7:30am.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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.).
The Cardiology Step-Down Units (J71, J72, and J73) are fast-paced cardiovascular units that provide specialized nursing care and continuous telemetry monitoring for patients requiring close cardiac observation. Together, the three units comprise 73 beds, including 25 beds on J71 and 24 beds each on J72 and J73.
These units care for a diverse cardiac patient population, including individuals recovering from myocardial infarction and cardiac interventions, as well as those with chronic heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension. Nurses on these units deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care while supporting patients as they progress from higher-acuity settings toward recovery and discharge.
What truly sets these units apart is the culture. Teamwork is a defining strength, and new caregivers are welcomed with encouragement, mentorship, and support from day one. If you're seeking a dynamic cardiac nursing environment where you'll be challenged, valued, and surrounded by colleagues who genuinely work together, our Cardiology Stepdown Units offer an outstanding opportunity to grow your career.
A caregiver in this position works day/night rotation, 7:00am—7:30pm or 7:00pm—7:30am.
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.
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, 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
- If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment.
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- 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.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
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.).
Salary : $36 - $56