Job Description & Qualifications
Make a Difference When Every Second Counts
Are you a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on patients during some of the most critical moments of their lives? Join our Level I Trauma Center, where you’ll work alongside nationally recognized physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Whether you are an experienced trauma nurse or looking to expand your clinical expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to care for complex, high-acuity patients while building advanced assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
What You’ll Experience
As a Registered Nurse in our Level I Trauma Center, no two shifts are the same. You will:
· Care for patients with complex traumatic injuries and acute illnesses.
· Collaborate with surgeons, trauma specialists, emergency medicine providers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
· Utilize advanced clinical judgment to assess, prioritize, and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.
· Participate in trauma activations, emergency interventions, and life-saving procedures.
· Advocate for patients and families during challenging and emotional situations.
· Contribute to a culture of safety, innovation, learning, and teamwork.
· Support the recovery journey from admission through discharge.
Why Nurses Choose Us
Grow Your Career
· Exposure to a wide range of high-acuity patient populations.
· Opportunities to develop trauma, critical care, and emergency nursing expertise.
· Continuing education and professional development support.
· Tuition assistance and certification support.
· Career advancement opportunities across multiple specialty areas.
Comprehensive Benefits
· Elevated hourly compensation base rate+$2.75
· Up to $6,000 sign on bonus for Full Time New Hire Employees
· Free parking for part-time and full-time employees
· Medical/Dental/Vision
· Paid time off
· Flexible work schedules
· Retirement and pension plan
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.
Position Requirements:
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.
1 year RN experience required.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from accredited program preferred.
Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program required
License Requirements:
Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
Physical Demands
· Standing Frequently
· Walking Frequently
· Sitting Rarely
· Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
· Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
· Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
· Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
· Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
· Balancing Occasionally
· Stooping Frequently
· Kneeling Frequently
· Crouching Frequently
· Crawling Occasionally
· Reaching Frequently
· Handling Frequently
· Grasping Frequently
· Feeling Constantly
· Talking Constantly
· Hearing Constantly
· Repetitive Motions Constantly
· Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
For over 150 years, University Hospitals has been dedicated to our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Starting as a small Cleveland hospital in 1866, UH has grown into 18 hospitals and 40 health centers, serving 1 million people annually.
UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Your Nursing Talent Can Be The Difference.
Our UH health system cares for more than a million patients a year, one patient at a time. You chose a career in nursing because you wanted to help; to improve lives, including your own; and to have real impact. When it comes to choosing the perfect place to share and grow your talents, you deserve to be among those who share your passion and dedication too. That’s us.
Join Us and Be the difference in Advancing the Science of Health and the Art of Compassion.
We combine the best of evidence-based nursing with personalized care to provide the best healing experience for those we serve. The result is a different level of patient-focused healthcare and a different caliber of opportunity for our nurses.
Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans and individuals with disabilities

UH Cleveland Medical Center
UH Cleveland Medical Center is University Hospitals’ flagship academic medical center. With more than 1,000 registered beds, UH Cleveland Medical Center provides primary, specialty and subspecialty medical and surgical care in the heart of Cleveland’s University Circle.
We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
View complete wellness and benefits details on our Why Choose Us page.

We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.


Working at University Hospitals
Careers at UH offers opportunities to provide care locally in the Cleveland area with the power to impact healthcare nationwide. As leaders in our industry, our staff share a commitment to be the difference in the lives of our patients and our communities from Northeast Ohio and beyond. Look at this video to discover how we’re building an organization for the future today.
Nightshift Module
Night shift provides a unique and rewarding opportunity for caregivers who thrive in a close-knit, supportive environment. With fewer distractions and a calmer atmosphere, you’ll have the chance to foster meaningful relationships with both colleagues and patients. The quieter pace allows for more in-depth patient connections, greater autonomy, and the opportunity to refine your skills. Whether it’s the flexibility to fit your lifestyle, the teamwork and problem-solving that come with a close-knit team, or the financial benefits of shift differential pay, night shift offers a space where you can grow both personally and professionally. If you excel in a late-night environment and appreciate the independence and collaboration it offers, our night shift team is the perfect fit for you!
Hear from our team about why they enjoy working the night shift and how it has shaped their careers.
Sara H.
Multi Modality
I like nightshift because the smaller staff helps me build connections and friendships with the staff around me. Helping us to better communicate without any issues, including doctors. I can work independently, keeping my thinking skills sharp. Even when it is quiet, it is never boring.










