New Graduate RN Resident – Neuro

About the role

The Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute is seeking new graduate registered nurses to join a comprehensive residency program focused on neurological care. Residents will provide direct patient care from admission through discharge while developing clinical expertise in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in a residency core curriculum tailored to individual learning needs.
• Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach, including assessment, documentation, and coordination of patient care.
• Prioritize patient needs based on acuity, preference, and resource availability.
• Respond to clinical data indicating patient risk and take corrective actions.
• Seek supervision or assistance when required to ensure safe, independent practice.

Required profile

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, ADN, or BSN).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• New graduate or less than one year of RN experience; for critical care areas, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within the first year.

Required skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (if placed in critical care).
• Valid RN licensure.