New Grad RN Resident
Cleveland Clinic
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 17:43 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Diploma
- Must know
- Patient careCPR / BLS
- Work
- On-site in Cleveland
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care93%CPR / BLS65%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is seeking New Graduate RN Residents to join J61, a specialized 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry unit. This unit provides expert care for patients recovering from open-heart surgery, ventricular assist devices (VAD), and complex cardiac interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in a residency core curriculum.
- Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.
- Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care.
- Respond to data indicating risk to patients’ health and initiate action.
- Seek supervision, consultation, and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.
- Document in patients’ medical records.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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 American Red Cross.
- New graduate RN or less than one year of RN work experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Physical Requirements
- Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- 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.
Schedule & Rotation
- Day/night rotation: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.
- Weekend and holiday rotation are required.
Pay Range
- Minimum hourly: $35.50
- Maximum hourly: $55.60
The displayed pay range reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation will be determined after considering work history, experience, skill set, and education. This range does not include applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.