Registered Nurse (RN)- Cardiac OR

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Provides safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to help them attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health. The role is in Operative Services at the 26-room Mather OR, part of UH Cleveland Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center, which provides 24/7 cardiac, thoracic, transplant, neuro, general, surgical oncology, vascular, robotics, ENT, oral, plastics, spine, and orthopedic trauma procedures.

RNs entering the operating room may participate in a 15-week, full-time, paid Perioperative Nursing Program. The program teaches the scrub and circulating roles through classroom lectures, mock-surgery skill development, and precepted clinical experiences. After successful completion, orientation and training continue as the nurse develops skills in other clinical OR specialties. The next cohort starts November 2, 2026.

Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Knowledge of the nursing process and practice.
• Proficiency using technical equipment to meet patient needs and provide prescribed clinical therapies, such as stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices.
• Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Master in Nursing (MN).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), if required by the unit's clinical care standards.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), if required by the unit's clinical care standards.

Responsibilities

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that support safe practice and positive patient outcomes.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops professionally and contributes to the practice of nursing.
• Demonstrates leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintains protected health information (PHI), following applicable training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate plus a $5.25 elevated hourly rate.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.
• Enhanced paid time off for nurses with five or more years of RN experience.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months.
• Free parking.
• 15-week full-time paid Perioperative Nursing Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree