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RN Resident - Cardiology Stepdown Unit
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Cleveland Clinic . The J7-3 Cardiology Stepdown Unit cares for patients with heart issues who are about to undergo procedures such as open-heart surgery and pacemaker implantation. This unit emphasizes learning opportunities, supports a team-oriented environment, and provides flexible scheduling as a PRN position that accommodates balance between school, work, and life. Caregivers in this role work day/night rotations from 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM and operate with a focus on psychological safety and strong team support. Responsibilities
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
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 AHA or to be obtained within the first year of hire in Critical Care, ED or Special Delivery Completion of an ONS Chemo/Bio Course within two years of hire in units where chemo is administered Completion of a Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC - adult) within one year of hire in Dedicated Trauma Centers and ED Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Provider Status Certification within one year of hire for NICU Cancer-specific certification or demonstrated ongoing qualifying education in Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center or Cancer Clinic and/or Chemotherapy Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within one year of hire in ED settings Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Physical Requirements
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, 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
Salaries shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. The organization encourages candidates to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Seniority level
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Join to apply for the
RN Resident - Cardiology Stepdown Unit
role at
Cleveland Clinic . The J7-3 Cardiology Stepdown Unit cares for patients with heart issues who are about to undergo procedures such as open-heart surgery and pacemaker implantation. This unit emphasizes learning opportunities, supports a team-oriented environment, and provides flexible scheduling as a PRN position that accommodates balance between school, work, and life. Caregivers in this role work day/night rotations from 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM and operate with a focus on psychological safety and strong team support. Responsibilities
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
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 AHA or to be obtained within the first year of hire in Critical Care, ED or Special Delivery Completion of an ONS Chemo/Bio Course within two years of hire in units where chemo is administered Completion of a Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC - adult) within one year of hire in Dedicated Trauma Centers and ED Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Provider Status Certification within one year of hire for NICU Cancer-specific certification or demonstrated ongoing qualifying education in Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center or Cancer Clinic and/or Chemotherapy Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within one year of hire in ED settings Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Physical Requirements
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, 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
Salaries shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. The organization encourages candidates to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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