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Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiothoracic Acute Care/Step Down Unit

University Hospitals

Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiothoracic Acute Care/Step Down Unit

Lerner Tower 3 is a 30 bed adult telemetry unit serving primarily postop cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. Six of the 30 beds can provide care for medical or surgical stepdown unit care.

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:

  • Competitive rate + $4.00 additional hourly pay
  • Up to $8,000 sign on bonus for Full 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

Position Requirements:

  • Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.
  • Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
  • 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

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations: 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland 44106

Job: Nurse more than 1 year experience

Organization: CMC_Operations

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Variable

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Professional

Travel: No

Remote Work: No

Job Posting: Jun 19, 2026, 1:29:54 PM

University Hospitals
Vacancy posted 3 hours ago
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