University Hospitals
New Grad RN (Cardiothoracic Stepdown)
Cleveland, Texas, US
Role snapshot
University Hospitals is hiring a New Grad RN (Cardiothoracic Stepdown) on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Cleveland, Texas, US.
- Company
- University Hospitals
- Location
- Cleveland, Texas, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Who this role suits
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About the role
Job Description
Lerner Tower 3 is a 30 bed, adult, cardiothoracic surgery step-down unit with full telemetry capabilities. The diagnoses seen here include postop cardiac surgery, CABG and valve surgeries, and heart and lung transplants
Click the link below to learn more about the unit!
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down Unit (Lerner Tower 3)
Why choose UH as a New Grad RN?
- Academic/Teaching Hospital
- Nurse focused
- Supportive & education focused culture
- Magnet Recognized
- Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition to Practice
- Free parking for full-time caregivers
- Competitive wages
- Additional hourly rates for Cleveland Medical Center up to $5.25 per hour
- Comprehensive benefits UH Benefits
- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans
- Tuition Assistance for future educational loans
Position Requirements
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Dimensions are:
- Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
- Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
- Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
- Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes
- Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.
Education Requirements
- Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program
License & Certification Requirements
- An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance.
- Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
- Note: Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN preferred
- Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred