RN Weekender Flex – Pre/Post Neuro Expansion

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and work in a new one‑million‑square‑foot, 15‑floor state‑of‑the‑art facility on the Main Campus. The Neuro Pre/Post Critical Care team on the sixth floor of the Neuro Building provides care for patients with complex neurological conditions—including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, and stroke—across 36 beds. The role involves direct interaction with patients, families, and visitors, as well as opportunities for professional development through education and online/in‑person courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients throughout their stay.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to achieve expected outcomes.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and families using culturally appropriate materials.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required for critical care areas) upon hire or within one year of employment.
• One year of current acute‑care RN experience or military RN experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Inpatient experience.
• Experience in Med/Surg, ICU, or Emergency Department settings.

Physical Requirements

• Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium work: exerting 20–50 lb occasionally, 10–25 lb frequently, or up to 10 lb constantly.
• Use of personal protective equipment in accordance with Standard Precautions.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading benefits package.
• RN Loan Repayment program to help pay off student debt.
• Tuition Reimbursement program for career advancement.
• Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.
• Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well‑Being resources.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $35.50 – Maximum hourly: $55.60. The displayed range reflects anticipated new‑hire compensation and does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of the benefits package.

Schedule

This position is part of the Weekender Flex Program: two 12‑hour weekend shifts plus one 12‑hour day shift during the week (total 36 hours worked, paid for 44 hours). Caregivers work weekend nights and one day shift from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., are not on the on‑call rotation, and have limited holiday work. Orientation is completed on a day shift before transitioning to night shifts.