RN - Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute on J63, a 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry unit specializing in the care of patients recovering from complex cardiac and vascular procedures, including open-heart surgery, coronary artery bypass surgery, minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery, valve replacement or repair, ventricular assist device (VAD) placement, and other advanced procedures. This fast-paced environment provides nurses with opportunities to strengthen their cardiovascular expertise while caring for patients with complex conditions and utilizing advanced clinical judgment and evidence-based practices to support recovery and optimize outcomes.

Nurses on J63 provide comprehensive, individualized care while closely monitoring patients throughout their recovery. Working alongside multidisciplinary and specialized care teams, nurses contribute to innovative cardiovascular care, patient education, and discharge planning tailored to each patient’s unique needs. The unit fosters professional growth and development while offering opportunities to participate in education, training, and community initiatives focused on cardiovascular health.

A PRN caregiver in this position works varying shifts, from 7:00am—7:30pm or 7:00pm—7:30am, with weekend and holiday rotation.

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.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross.
• External applicants: two years of recent related nursing experience.
• Internal applicants with less than two years’ experience, but post orientation/90-day probationary period, could be considered with the Chief Nursing Officer level review and approval.
• Will consider military RN experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, 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.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $43.00
Maximum hourly: $43.00

The pay range displayed reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).