RN - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Stepdown
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 J53
nursing unit is one of five Cardiovascular Stepdown units at
Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus and offers 24 beds to patients
receiving coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair or
replacement and minimally invasive or off-pump coronary bypass
surgery. This unit also cares for cardiac-related admissions and
Total Artificial Hearts (TAH). A caregiver in this position works a
day/night rotation of 7:00am – 7:30pm or 7:00pm – 7:30am. Weekend
and holiday rotation is required. A caregiver who excels in this
role will: Provide direct nursing care. Implement, monitor,
evaluate, update and revise patient care plans. Monitor, record,
document and communicate patients’ conditions. Administer
prescribed medications and treatments. Note and carry out physician
and nursing orders. Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge
needs. Educate patients and their families. Minimum qualifications
for the ideal future caregiver include: 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). One year of current
acute care RN experience. Will consider military RN experience.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). Our caregivers continue to
create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our
facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing
what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits
-2/ 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.
Keywords: Cardiac, Cardiology, Surgery, Surgical, Step Down,
Stepdown, Step-down, Cardio, Cardiovascular, J5-1, J51, J5-3, J53,
Coronary, Post Op, Post-Operative, Heart, TAH, chest pain,
Thoracic, Critical Care, HVTI, HVTI, John Shubsda LI-AF1 Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $33.50 Maximum hourly: $53.60 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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