PRN RN – Neuroscience ICU

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to work in its 10-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU). The unit cares for patients recovering from strokes, neurological trauma, and neurological surgeries. The RN provides critical, ongoing care, including pain-reducing sedation, mobility assistance, and other support to promote patients’ comfort, health, and resilience. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals and supporting patients and their families.

This is a PRN, as-needed position with variable shifts. The caregiver must work 48 hours within a six-week period. The role is based at Akron General Medical Center in Akron.

Cleveland Clinic describes caregiver safety as a priority, supported by its Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being. Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing. Employees must comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption. Required personal protective equipment is used according to standard precautions.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Hold current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• External applicants must have two years of recent experience in an acute care setting.
• Internal applicants with less than two years of experience may be considered after the post-orientation/90-day probationary period, subject to Chief Nursing Officer-level review and approval.
• Military RN experience will be considered.
• Successfully pass all prescreen competency assessments.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the AHA or American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of hire.
• Complete CVVHD training and obtain TNCC certification within one year of appointment.
• Obtain TCAR certification upon hire or within 24 months of hire.
• Work 48 hours within a six-week period.
• Meet physical requirements including full body motion, patient handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, extended standing and walking, corrected vision and hearing to normal range, and ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Be able to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Use personal protective equipment as required and comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
• Undergo controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Neuro ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Provide care for patients recovering from strokes, neurological trauma, and neurological surgeries, including pain-reducing sedation and mobility assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree