New Grad RN Resident – Cardiology Stepdown Unit

Full Timeentry

Cleveland Clinic Main CampusPosted 4 days ago

Role Overview

Cleveland Clinic is hiring a entry-level New Grad RN Resident – Cardiology Stepdown Unit. This is a full-time role in Cleveland Clinic Main Camp. Part of Cleveland Clinic's Nursing hiring, posted 4 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

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Job Title

New Grad RN Resident – Cardiology Stepdown Unit

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

J7-3 Cardiovascular Stepdown 3-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

F99938

Shift

Day/Night Rotation

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm/7:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Cardiology Step-Down Units (J71, J72, and J73) are fast-paced cardiovascular units that provide specialized nursing care and continuous telemetry monitoring for patients requiring close cardiac observation. Together, the three units comprise 73 beds, including 25 beds on J71 and 24 beds each on J72 and J73.

These units care for a diverse cardiac patient population, including individuals recovering from myocardial infarction and cardiac interventions, as well as those with chronic heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension. Nurses on these units deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care while supporting patients as they progress from higher-acuity settings toward recovery and discharge.

What truly sets these units apart is the culture. Teamwork is a defining strength, and new caregivers are welcomed with encouragement, mentorship, and support from day one. If you're seeking a dynamic cardiac nursing environment where you'll be challenged, valued, and surrounded by colleagues who genuinely work together, our Cardiology Stepdown Units offer an outstanding opportunity to grow your career.

A caregiver in this position works day/night rotation, 7:00am—7:30pm or 7:00pm—7:30am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.

Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.

Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care (acuity of need, patient preference and resource availability).

Respond to data indicating risk to patients’ health and initiate action to correct, reduce or prevent risk.

Seek supervision, consultation and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.

Document in patients’ medical records.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, BSN program)

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

New graduate RN OR less than one year of RN work experience

If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Bachelor’s 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 for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the New Grad RN Resident – Cardiology Stepdown Unit position at Cleveland Clinic?

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Where is the New Grad RN Resident – Cardiology Stepdown Unit position at Cleveland Clinic located?

This position is based in Cleveland Clinic Main Camp. Cleveland Clinic has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a New Grad RN Resident – Cardiology Stepdown Unit at Cleveland Clinic earn?

Cleveland Clinic has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the New Grad RN Resident – Cardiology Stepdown Unit role at Cleveland Clinic posted?

This role was posted on July 17, 2026 (4 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the New Grad RN Resident – Cardiology Stepdown Unit role at Cleveland Clinic entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Cleveland Clinic has listed.

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