Imaging Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Imaging Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Non-profit medical center delivering care
Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute is growing with a new state-of-the-art facility designed to transform care for patients with complex neurological conditions. Bringing outpatient, surgical, imaging, and inpatient services together under one roof, this expansion creates exciting opportunities for caregivers to learn, grow and collaborate across specialties. Join a nationally recognized team and help deliver innovative, compassionate care in a world-class environment.
The Registered Nurse in Imaging within the Neurological Institute is a unique blended specialty role that offers the opportunity to practice across multiple areas, including Vascular Access, Interventional Radiology, and Diagnostic Imaging.
Through a phased onboarding and cross-training approach, nurses are supported in building the knowledge, technical skills, and confidence needed to succeed in this evolving specialty role. This position is ideal for experienced nurses who enjoy learning, value variety in their practice, and are interested in expanding their expertise beyond a single clinical area.
As part of the new Neurological Institute, nurses will join a growing specialty team and contribute to the development of a new model of care in a state-of-the-art environment.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide professional nursing care to patients undergoing neurological interventional radiology procedures, CT and MRI exams, and vascular access procedures before, during, and after care delivery
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor patients throughout procedures and recovery, document findings, and communicate changes in condition to the appropriate members of the care team
Perform nursing procedures and administer treatments and medications in accordance with established standards and protocols
Establish individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
Coordinate ongoing care, identify discharge needs, and facilitate safe discharge planning
Provide patient and family education related to procedures, treatments, medications, and ongoing care needs
Maintain competency across assigned specialty areas through ongoing education, training, and clinical practice
Collaborate with nurses, technologists, physicians, and other team members to provide safe, efficient, patient-centered care
Cross-cover other nursing roles within the department as needed to support patient care and team operations
Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and the ongoing development of the Neurological Institute imaging program
Schedule
Full-time position
Schedule/Hours: Day shift hours with variable start times 6:30a-5p, 7a-5:30p, or 7:30a-6p. (4x10's)
Includes shared participation in weekend rotation, holiday coverage, and on-call responsibilities
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
One year of recent experience as an RN
Offset: Licensed RN with at least 2 years of LPN experience within the same Cleveland Clinic procedural department may substitute for required RN experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Two years of recent RN experience in an acute care, procedural, or specialty setting
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Previous experience in Vascular Access, Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI, procedural nursing, or another specialty environment
Experience caring for patients undergoing diagnostic or interventional procedures
Demonstrated adaptability, critical thinking, and ability to learn new clinical skills
In areas operating with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC Lines), Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) certification is preferred within three years of hire
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 for procedures.
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Non-profit medical center delivering care
Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.
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