Cleveland Clinic hiring process/timeline

MDG0407 · Feb 23, 2013

Have you graduated already and obtained your Ohio license? I heard they don't hire unless you have your license. If that's not true, then I'll be glad I don't have to wait until June to apply (I graduate in May).

campercass · Feb 23, 2013

I graduated in December, passed nclex in January. I have my Florida license so I would have to endorse to Ohio. I'm hoping the start date would be far enough out that I can get it done on time. I don't know how long it takes, but they know I only have FL license right now. I was born and raised in Ohio though, most of my family is still there, and put that in the app. I don't know if they took that into consideration.

Who knows, maybe the interview email goes out automatically based on the assessment results.

newgradnurse1215 · Feb 25, 2013

Hello, I am interviewing with the CC as well. I completed a phone interview where they asked me to rank my top floors. After this I got a phone call from HR to schedule an in person interview on a specific unit. Hope this helps and good luck!

RNinCLE, ADN, BSN · Feb 25, 2013

To MDG0407 - No, they will no longer hire before you pass your nclex. I have friends that were hired as PCNAs right around graduation, with the intent of remaining on those units as RNs once they passed. You may look into that option if you are trying to get into the Clinic specifically.

MDG0407 · Feb 26, 2013

Thanks for the info! I'm looking to wait it out until June to apply when I have my license!

HeartNursing3 · Feb 27, 2013

I had a phone interview for the new grad program and interviewed for the MICU the next week. HR called me on the drive home and offered me the job. It all moved really quick!!! You cannot apply without a license though.

HeartNursing3 · Feb 27, 2013

Also, keep in mind that CC has a physician led model. Nurses are treated as a number and I don't know any that like working there. Everyone does it for a few years to boost their resume with the name and move on.

RNinCLE, ADN, BSN · Feb 28, 2013

Well, I think you can find similar feelings about just about any hospital system. It's all in who you ask, and where they work within the system.

I've worked for CCF for over 3 years, and have no plans to leave. I've never felt I'm only a number. Maybe I'm fortunate to be on the unit I am. I'm sure it's not the same everywhere, but I know plenty of RNs who are happy to be here.

MDG0407 · Mar 1, 2013

RNinCLE, do you mind sharing if the pay is competitive? Particularly new grad starting pay? I'm seriously considering employment at this organization.

HeartNursing3 · Mar 1, 2013

As a new grad, I was offered $24.25 an hour with $1/hr shift differential which goes up to $5/hr after 1 year. It's about the same as what OSU offered but they offer the $5/hr shift differential right away. Plus OSU offers free tuition to get your BSN, MSN, DNP, MBA, MPH, MHA, etc.

My sample size for unhappy nurses at CC is around 60 so a small portion. But a lot is said just given that they picked a physician led model and OSU picked a nurse led model. I know a fair amount of nurses who left CC for OSU and they didn't realize how much of a difference that made til they left and switched to OSU.

Plus, OSU benefits are significantly better. And although CC has higher rankings, more and more physicians are starting to recommend OSU over CC in the NE Ohio region.

MDG0407 · Mar 2, 2013

HeartNursing3, is that starting wage pretty current? I am interested in hearing more about the Clinic.