RN - Neurological Intensive Care Unit

Job Description

The new state-of-the-art Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic, scheduled to open in 2026, will focus on treating patients suffering from brain tumors, strokes and complex spine injuries. This facility houses a 210-bed inpatient area, offering unique modular spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, all-private rooms, video monitoring technologies and specific rooms for relaxation. Come join the team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers, receive endless support and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Neurological Intensive Care Unit provides complex neurological medical and surgical services. As a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, this floor offers medical support for numerous conditions, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subdural hematomas, status epilepticus / seizures, brain tumors, neuromuscular disorders and spinal injuries.

The G20 / H22 Neurological Intensive Care Unit provides complex neurological medical and surgical services. As a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, this floor offers medical support for numerous conditions, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subdural hematomas, status epilepticus / seizures, brain tumors, neuromuscular disorders and spinal injuries. We are seeking a nurse who is open-minded, coachable, and eager to learn , with a strong desire to grow both personally and professionally. The ideal candidate is adaptable , ready to take on evolving responsibilities, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment . Compassion, patience , and empathy are essential, particularly when caring for critically ill or vulnerable patients . We're looking for a team player who contributes positively to a collaborative and supportive culture , ensuring high-quality patient care and strong team dynamics.

The Hiring Manager is a transformational leader who values collaboration, open communication , and continuous growth. Caregiver input is highly valued and plays a key role in shaping team decisions and improvements. With a strong emphasis on clear communication and an open-door policy , the manager fosters a supportive environment where team members feel heard, respected, and empowered to contribute their ideas.

How You’ll Benefit

Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance. For a full list of benefits, click here.

Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.

A caregiver in this position works Full-Time (3 days a week) - 36 hours. Every other weekend, and every other holiday. 7 : 00AM - 7 : 00PM - Monday - Sunday.

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 (ADN or BSN program)

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

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

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

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.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.