Because connections
build stronger care

Employee Referral Program

Our caregivers help us connect with talented professionals who can
strengthen our teams and support exceptional patient care. Refer someone in your network for one of the featured job families below. Review each section for role-specific eligibility requirements and
available referral rewards.

How the Program Works

Referring a candidate is simple. Follow the steps below to connect a qualified professional with an opportunity at Cleveland Clinic.

Step 1

Identify a candidate

Think of someone in your professional or personal network who may be a strong fit for an eligible Cleveland Clinic opportunity.

Step 2

Submit your referral

Have the candidate apply for the position and include your name when completing their application. Once their application is submitted, you will be prompted in Workday to complete the Endorse Candidate task. This task must be completed before the candidate is hired.

Step 3

Receive your referral reward

If the candidate is hired into an eligible position and all program requirements are met, you will receive the applicable referral reward according to the program guidelines.

Referral rewards, eligibility requirements, and payment schedules vary by job family. Review the role-specific details below before submitting a referral.

Explore Eligible Referral Opportunities

RN Referral Program

We invite both new and experienced registered nurses to become part of our team. If you know someone who would be a great fit, refer them through our refreshed Rewards for Referrals | RN Referral Program. Qualified caregivers are eligible for a bonus of up to $5,000, depending on current staffing needs.

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN non-exempt and exempt caregivers may participate, but not all Cleveland Clinic health system hospitals are included. For specific eligibility, contact your local HR team.
  • Administrators, Human Resources caregivers, managers and supervisors directly or indirectly responsible for hiring the referred candidate(s) are not eligible.
  • The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Applicants

  • Must indicate the referring caregiver’s name on their application.
  • Cannot be currently employed by Cleveland Clinic in any capacity.
  • May be a former caregiver who left Cleveland Clinic more than six months prior to applying.
  • Experienced hire rewards require at least one year of RN experience; new graduate rewards apply to RNs with less than one year of experience.
  • Must be hired into a full-time or part-time RN position, excluding Canada, London, Abu Dhabi and Ashtabula County Medical Center.
  • Enhanced/select referral awards apply only if the position is applied for within the designated timeframe.

Referring Caregivers

  • Must complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday prior to the candidate being hired.
  • Must be on active payroll, including parental, medical or leave of absence if on active payroll.
  • Must be employed and on active payroll when the bonus is paid out.
  • There is no limit to the number of referral bonuses you may receive.

Referral bonus** amounts are based on which role the referred nurse is hired into, determined by current staffing needs.

Nurse Experienced RN – Standard Experienced RN – Enhanced Experienced RN – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry-Observation New Grad RN
Experience Experienced direct patient care RN roles Acute RN roles Med/Surg/Tele/Observation
(Hospital only, not Resident)		 New grad RN working in med/surg-tele unit
Part-time $500 $1,000 $2,000 N/A
Full-time $1,000 $3,000 $5,000 $1,000

Rewards are paid in two installments: half after the 90-day new hire period and half after one year. Payments are subject to taxes and reported as earned income. Duplicate referrals are awarded based on the earliest completed form; if received on the same day, rewards are split. If the referred or referring caregiver leaves before both payments are completed, remaining incentive pay is forfeited.

Surgical Technologist Referral Program

Support our team by referring Surgical Technologists to Cleveland Clinic.
Our caregivers’ networks are vital for finding new talent.

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN non-exempt and exempt caregivers may participate.
  • Administrators, Human Resources caregivers, managers and supervisors directly
    or indirectly responsible for hiring the referred candidate(s) are not eligible.
  • The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Applicants

  • Must indicate the referring caregiver’s name on their application.
  • Cannot be currently employed by Cleveland Clinic in any capacity.
  • May be a former caregiver who left Cleveland Clinic more than six months prior to applying.
  • Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist (TS-C or CST) or have completed a
    CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology Program. Completion of a
    qualifying military program also meets this requirement.
  • Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position, excluding Canada, London,
    Abu Dhabi and Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Referring Caregivers

  • Must complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday prior to
    the candidate being hired.
  • Must be on active payroll, including parental, medical or another leave of absence
    if considered on active payroll.
  • Must be employed and on active payroll when the bonus is paid out.
  • There is no limit to the number of referral bonuses you may receive.

  • Full-time hire: $500
  • Part-time hire: $250

Rewards are paid in two installments: half after the 90-day new hire period and
half after one year. Payments are subject to taxes and reported as earned income.
Duplicate referrals are awarded based on the earliest completed form; if received
on the same day, rewards are split. If the referred or referring caregiver leaves
before both payments are completed, remaining incentive pay is forfeited.

Environmental Services Referral Program

Help us build our team by referring candidates for Environmental Services (EVS) roles. Caregivers can earn up to $500 for successful referrals.

Environmental Services:

  • Area Cleaner
  • Team Lead
  • Floor Technician
  • Aide
  • Housekeeping
  • Assistant
  • Department Dispatcher
  • Porter
  • Waxer Stripper
  • Senior Assistant
  • Technician Floor Care
  • Utility Aide

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN non-exempt and exempt caregivers may participate.
  • Administrators, Human Resources caregivers, managers and supervisors directly or indirectly responsible for hiring the referred candidate(s) are not eligible.
  • The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Applicants

  • Must indicate the referring caregiver’s name on their application.
  • Cannot be currently employed by Cleveland Clinic in any capacity.
  • May be a former caregiver who left Cleveland Clinic more than six months prior to applying.
  • Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position, excluding Nevada, Canada, London, Abu Dhabi and Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Referring Caregivers

  • Must complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday prior to the candidate being hired.
  • Must be on active payroll, including parental, medical or leave of absence if on active payroll.
  • Must be employed and on active payroll when the bonus is paid out.
  • There is no limit to the number of referral bonuses you may receive.
  • No incentive will be paid for late submissions.

  • Full-time hire: $250 after completion of the new hire period and $250 after 12 months of continuous employment.
  • Part-time hire: $125 after completion of the new hire period and $125 after 12 months of continuous employment.

Rewards are paid in two installments: half after the 90-day new hire period and half after one year. Payments are subject to taxes and reported as earned income. Duplicate referrals are awarded based on the earliest completed form; if received on the same day, rewards are split. If the referred or referring caregiver leaves before both payments are completed, remaining incentive pay is forfeited.

Patient Transportation Referral Program

Help us build our team by referring candidates for Patient Transportation roles. Caregivers can earn up to $500 for successful referrals.

Patient Transportation:

  • Patient Transporter
  • Lift Associate
  • Lead Transporter
  • Aide
  • Dispatcher

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN non-exempt and exempt caregivers may participate.
  • Administrators, Human Resources caregivers, managers and supervisors directly or indirectly responsible for hiring the referred candidate(s) are not eligible.
  • The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Applicants

  • Must indicate the referring caregiver’s name on their application.
  • Cannot be currently employed by Cleveland Clinic in any capacity.
  • May be a former caregiver who left Cleveland Clinic more than six months prior to applying.
  • Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position, excluding Indian River, Martin, Mercy, Nevada, Canada, London, Abu Dhabi and Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Referring Caregivers

  • Must complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday prior to the candidate being hired.
  • Must be on active payroll, including parental, medical or leave of absence if on active payroll.
  • Must be employed and on active payroll when the bonus is paid out.
  • There is no limit to the number of referral bonuses you may receive.
  • No incentive will be paid for late submissions.

  • Full-time hire: $250 after completion of the new hire period and $250 after 12 months of continuous employment.
  • Part-time hire: $125 after completion of the new hire period and $125 after 12 months of continuous employment.

Rewards are paid in two installments: half after the 90-day new hire period and half after one year. Payments are subject to taxes and reported as earned income. Duplicate referrals are awarded based on the earliest completed form; if received on the same day, rewards are split. If the referred or referring caregiver leaves before both payments are completed, remaining incentive pay is forfeited.

Pharmacy Technician Referral Program

Refer a pharmacy technician to Cleveland Clinic and receive a $500 bonus for successful hires.

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN non-exempt and exempt caregivers may participate.
  • Administrators, Human Resources caregivers, managers and supervisors directly or indirectly responsible for hiring the referred candidate(s) are not eligible.
  • The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Applicants

  • Must indicate the referring caregiver’s name on their application.
  • Cannot be currently employed by Cleveland Clinic in any capacity.
  • May be a former caregiver who left Cleveland Clinic more than six months prior to applying.
  • Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position, excluding Canada, London, Abu Dhabi and Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Referring Caregivers

  • Must complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday prior to the candidate being hired.
  • Must be on active payroll, including parental, medical or leave of absence if on active payroll.
  • Must be employed and on active payroll when the bonus is paid out.
  • There is no limit to the number of referral bonuses you may receive.
  • No incentive will be paid for late submissions.

  • Full-time hire: $250 after completion of the new hire period and $250 after 12 months of continuous employment.
  • Part-time hire: $125 after completion of the new hire period and $125 after 12 months of continuous employment.

Rewards are paid in two installments: half after the 90-day new hire period and half after one year. Payments are subject to taxes and reported as earned income. Duplicate referrals are awarded based on the earliest completed form; if received on the same day, rewards are split. If the referred or referring caregiver leaves before both payments are completed, remaining incentive pay is forfeited.

Respiratory Therapist Referral Program

We’re inviting experienced registered respiratory therapists (RRT’s) to join our team, and we trust you know who may be a good fit. Build our respiratory therapy team by referring an experienced registered respiratory therapist through our Referrals Program.

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN non-exempt and exempt caregivers may participate.
  • Administrators, Human Resources caregivers, managers and supervisors directly or indirectly responsible for hiring the referred candidate(s) are not eligible.
  • The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Applicants

  • Must indicate the referring caregiver’s name on their application.
  • Cannot be currently employed by Cleveland Clinic in any capacity.
  • May be a former caregiver who left Cleveland Clinic more than six months prior to applying.
  • Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with valid state license to practice.
  • Must be hired into a full-time or part-time RRT position, excluding Canada, London, Abu Dhabi and Ashtabula County Medical Center positions. Please refer to your local HR team for offerings.

Referring Caregivers

  • Must complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday prior to the candidate being hired.
  • Must be on active payroll, including parental, medical or leave of absence if on active payroll.
  • Must be employed and on active payroll when the bonus is paid out.
  • There is no limit to the number of referral bonuses you may receive.
  • No incentive will be paid for late submissions.

Experienced RRT

  • Part-time: $2,000
  • Full-time: $5,000

Rewards are paid in two installments: half after the 90-day new hire period and half after one year. Payments are subject to taxes and reported as earned income. Duplicate referrals are awarded based on the earliest completed form; if received on the same day, rewards are split. If the referred or referring caregiver leaves before both payments are completed, remaining incentive pay is forfeited.

Sterile Processing Referral Program

You can earn up to $1,000 for referring a full-time Sterile Processing Technician in Ohio or Florida. Referrals for part-time caregivers can earn up to $500.

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN non-exempt and exempt caregivers may participate.
  • Administrators, Human Resources caregivers, managers and supervisors directly or indirectly responsible for hiring the referred candidate(s) are not eligible.
  • The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Applicants

  • Must indicate the referring caregiver’s name on their application.
  • Cannot be currently employed by Cleveland Clinic in any capacity.
  • May be a former caregiver who left Cleveland Clinic more than six months prior to applying.
  • Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position, excluding Canada, London, Abu Dhabi and Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Referring Caregivers

  • Must complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday prior to the candidate being hired.
  • Must be on active payroll, including parental, medical or leave of absence if on active payroll.
  • Must be employed and on active payroll when the bonus is paid out.
  • There is no limit to the number of referral bonuses you may receive.
  • No incentive will be paid for late submissions.

Sterile Processing Technician

  • Part-time hire: $500
  • Full-time hire: $1,000

Rewards are paid in two installments: half after the 90-day new hire period and half after one year. Payments are subject to taxes and reported as earned income. Duplicate referrals are awarded based on the earliest completed form; if received on the same day, rewards are split. If the referred or referring caregiver leaves before both payments are completed, remaining incentive pay is forfeited.

CRNA/AA Referral Program

If you know someone who would be a great fit, refer them through our CRNA/AA Referral Program. Qualified caregivers are eligible for a bonus of up to $5,000, depending on current staffing needs.

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN non-exempt and exempt caregivers may participate.
  • Administrators, Human Resources caregivers, managers and supervisors directly or indirectly responsible for hiring the referred candidate(s) are not eligible.
  • The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Applicants

  • Must indicate the referring caregiver’s name on their application.
  • Cannot be currently employed by Cleveland Clinic in any capacity.
  • May be a former caregiver who left Cleveland Clinic more than two years prior to applying.
  • Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position, excluding Canada, London, Abu Dhabi and Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Referring Caregivers

  • Must complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday prior to the candidate being hired.
  • Must be on active payroll, including parental, medical or leave of absence if on active payroll.
  • Must be employed and on active payroll when the bonus is paid out.
  • There is no limit to the number of referral bonuses you may receive.
  • No incentive will be paid for late submissions.

CRNA/AA

  • Part-time hire: $1,500
  • Full-time hire: $3,000

Rewards are paid in two installments: half after the 90-day new hire period and half after one year. Payments are subject to taxes and reported as earned income. Duplicate referrals are awarded based on the earliest completed form; if received on the same day, rewards are split. If the referred or referring caregiver leaves before both payments are completed, remaining incentive pay is forfeited.

Food Services Referral Program

Help us build our team by referring candidates for Food Services roles. Caregivers can earn up to $500 for successful referrals.

Food Services:

  • Patient Dining Associate
  • Dietary Aide I
  • Cook Baker
  • Aide Food Service
  • Assistant Nutrition
  • Cook
  • Porter Nutrition Dietetics
  • Senior Porter

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN non-exempt and exempt caregivers may participate.
  • Administrators, Human Resources caregivers, managers and supervisors directly or indirectly responsible for hiring the referred candidate(s) are not eligible.
  • The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Applicants

  • Must indicate the referring caregiver’s name on their application.
  • Cannot be currently employed by Cleveland Clinic in any capacity.
  • May be a former caregiver who left Cleveland Clinic more than six months prior to applying.
  • Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position for Akron, Mercy and Union Hospitals only.

Referring Caregivers

  • Must complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday prior to the candidate being hired.
  • Must be on active payroll, including parental, medical or leave of absence if on active payroll.
  • Must be employed and on active payroll when the bonus is paid out.
  • There is no limit to the number of referral bonuses you may receive.
  • No incentive will be paid for late submissions.

  • Full-time hire: $250 after completion of the new hire period and $250 after 12 months of continuous employment.
  • Part-time hire: $125 after completion of the new hire period and $125 after 12 months of continuous employment.

Rewards are paid in two installments: half after the 90-day new hire period and half after one year. Payments are subject to taxes and reported as earned income. Duplicate referrals are awarded based on the earliest completed form; if received on the same day, rewards are split. If the referred or referring caregiver leaves before both payments are completed, remaining incentive pay is forfeited.

Autism Center Referral Program

Help us build our team by referring candidates for Classroom Behavioral Therapist and the Registered Behavior Technician roles. Caregivers can earn up to $500 for successful referrals.

  • Classroom Behavioral Therapist I (S99989)
  • Classroom Behavioral Therapist II (S20006)
  • Classroom Behavioral Therapist III (S21008)
  • Classroom Behavioral Therapist IV (S99990)
  • Registered Behavioral Technician (D99803)

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN non-exempt and exempt caregivers may participate.
  • Administrators, Human Resources caregivers, managers and supervisors directly or indirectly responsible for hiring the referred candidate(s) are not eligible.
  • The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Applicants

  • Must indicate the referring caregiver’s name on their application.
  • Cannot be currently employed by Cleveland Clinic in any capacity.
  • May be a former caregiver who left Cleveland Clinic more than two years prior to applying.
  • Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position, excluding Canada, London, Abu Dhabi and Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Referring Caregivers

  • Must complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday prior to the candidate being hired.
  • Must be on active payroll, including parental, medical or leave of absence if on active payroll.
  • Must be employed and on active payroll when the bonus is paid out.
  • There is no limit to the number of referral bonuses you may receive.
  • No incentive will be paid for late submissions.

  • Full-time hire: $250 after completion of the new hire period and $250 after 12 months of continuous employment.
  • Part-time hire: $125 after completion of the new hire period and $125 after 12 months of continuous employment.

Rewards are paid in two installments: half after the 90-day new hire period and half after one year. Payments are subject to taxes and reported as earned income. Duplicate referrals are awarded based on the earliest completed form; if received on the same day, rewards are split. If the referred or referring caregiver leaves before both payments are completed, remaining incentive pay is forfeited.

Ready to Make a Referral?

Find an eligible position and complete the Endorse Candidate task in Workday before the candidate is hired. The candidate must also include your name on their application.

Questions about eligibility or referral rewards? Contact our HR team before submitting your referral.