New Grad RN (Cardiothoracic Stepdown)

Lerner Tower 3 is a 30 bed, adult, cardiothoracic surgery step-down unit with full telemetry capabilities. The diagnoses seen here include postop cardiac surgery, CABG and valve surgeries, and heart and lung transplants

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• Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down Unit (Lerner Tower 3)

Why choose UH as a New Grad RN?

• Academic/Teaching Hospital

• Nurse focused

• Supportive & education focused culture

• Magnet Recognized

• Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition to Practice 

• Free parking for full-time caregivers

• Competitive wages

• Additional hourly rates for Cleveland Medical Center up to $5.25 per hour

• Comprehensive benefits UH Benefits

• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

• Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans

• Tuition Assistance for future educational loans

Position Requirements

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Dimensions are:

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.

• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.

• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.

• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.

• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes

• Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.

Education Requirements

• Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program

License & Certification Requirements

• An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance. 

• Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.

  • Note: Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred

• Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred

Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Cleveland
Work Locations: 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, 44106
Job: Nurse – less than 1 year experience
Organization: CMC_Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Rotating Day/Night
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Entry Level
Travel: No
Remote Work: No
Job Posting: Aug 6, 2026, 10:12:58 AM