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Posted 15 August, 2026

RN - Cardiovascular Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

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\n 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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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\n J51 and J53 are 24-bed Cardiovascular Stepdown Units specializing in the care of post-operative open heart and complex cardiac patients transitioning from the ICU. Each unit features private rooms with continuous bedside monitoring and telemetry. As two of only three stepdown units caring for Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) patients, nurses gain advanced experience with innovative cardiovascular therapies and procedures.

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\n These fast-paced units care for patients recovering from CABG, valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery, LVAD implantation, and other cardiovascular procedures, as well as patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, and myocardial infarction. Nurses collaborate with specialized multidisciplinary teams while developing advanced clinical skills, providing patient education, and supporting successful recovery and discharge.

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A caregiver in this position works rotating days/nights from 7:00AM – 7:30PM or 7:00PM – 7:30AM.

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A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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    Provide direct nursing care.

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    Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.

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    Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.

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    Administer prescribed medications and treatments.

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    Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.

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    Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.

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    Educate patients and their families.

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Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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    Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing (Diploma, ADN, BSN program)

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    Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

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

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    One year of current acute care RN experience OR licensed military RN experience

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Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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    Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Physical Requirements:

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    Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

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    Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

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    Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

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    Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

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    Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

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    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.

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    Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

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Personal Protective Equipment:

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    Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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Pay Range

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Minimum hourly: $35.50

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Maximum hourly: $55.60

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The pay range displayed on this job posting 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 displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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