Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Bariatric Surgery Acute Care/Step Down
Company: University Hospitals
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Lerner Tower 9 is a surgical floor.
We are a nationally recognized solid organ transplant floor. This
means we transplant the liver, the kidney and the pancreas. Our
staff is specially trained to take care of the patients directly
from the PACU, so they can bypass the ICU (intensive care unit).
Our supportive staff is the number one reason why nursing staff
start with us and stay with us. Lerner Tower 9 takes in new nursing
staff and treats them like their own. Teamwork is how we excel at
our positions. Learn more about the unit in the link below.
Transplant Institute (Lerner Tower 9) At University Hospitals,
nurses have always been our front-line caregivers. Every day, they
care for patients of all ages – from newborns to seniors – expertly
blending compassion with advanced knowledge, technical skills and
professional integrity. University Hospitals offers diverse
opportunities within our inpatient units as well as our critical
care areas. As a nurse you have the ability to thrive and provide
quality patient centered care that makes the difference within a
Medical / Surgical, ICU, Emergency Room or Psychiatric setting. A
comprehensive benefit package awaits you when you join UH,
including but not limited to: · Competitive salary ·
Medical/Dental/Vision · Paid time off · Flexible work schedules ·
Retirement and pension plan · Up to $8,000 sign on bonus for Full
Time Employees · Free parking for part time and full time employees
· Additional regular compensation of $4.00 for individuals hired
into regular full time and part time positions. Straight Days,
Straight Night shift available Required For All Jobs - Performs
other duties as assigned. - Complies with all policies and
standards. - For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to
documentation provided by the department during orientation. - Must
abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected
Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH
Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to
address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Qualifications
Position Requirements: /n Thorough knowledge of nursing process and
practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet
patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes,
thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.
Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.
/n 1 year of RN experience required /n /n Education Requirements:
/n Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. /n Minimum of
Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program. /n
/n License Requirements: /n Registered nurse with current license
to practice in the state of Ohio. /n Current BLS Provider
Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be
obtained during Nursing Orientation /n Physical Demands /n ·
Standing Frequently /n · Walking Frequently /n · Sitting Rarely /n
· Lifting Frequently 50 lbs /n · Carrying Frequently 50 lbs /n ·
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs /n · Pulling Frequently 50 lbs /n ·
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs /n · Balancing Occasionally /n ·
Stooping Frequently /n · Kneeling Frequently /n · Crouching
Frequently /n · Crawling Occasionally /n · Reaching Frequently /n ·
Handling Frequently /n · Grasping Frequently /n · Feeling
Constantly /n · Talking Constantly /n · Hearing Constantly /n ·
Repetitive Motions Constantly /n Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
Constantly
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