Local Contract Nurse RN - Long Term Care
Cleveland, OH
Nexus Medpro Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Long Term Care / CLC Registered Nurse (RN) – Cleveland VA Medical Center, OH

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Long Term Care / Community Living Center (CLC) Registered Nurse (RN) for a local contract opportunity supporting the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
This opportunity is ideal for an RN experienced in skilled nursing, post-acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care who is passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate nursing care to Veterans.
Position Details
Location: Cleveland, OH
Facility: Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Department: Community Living Center (CLC) / Long Term Care
Pay Rate: $50-$52/hour
Shift: Evenings | 11:30 AM–12:00 AM
Schedule: Full-time; exact weekly hours to be confirmed
Start Date: October 31, 2026
Assignment End Date: August 7, 2027
Assignment Duration: Approximately 40 weeks
Employment Type: Local Contract
IMPORTANT VA EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
To be eligible for this VA assignment, all RN nursing degrees held by the candidate, including ASN/ADN, BSN, MSN, or higher, must be from nursing programs that were ACEN or CCNE accredited at the time of graduation.
This requirement applies to every RN nursing degree held, not only the highest degree.
Position Overview
The Community Living Center (CLC) Registered Nurse will provide direct and indirect nursing care within a short-stay skilled inpatient and rehabilitation environment at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.
The CLC provides post-acute skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Veterans requiring continued clinical care and therapy following hospitalization, surgery, or acute illness.
The RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote rehabilitation, recovery, patient safety, and successful transitions to home or community settings.
Floating Requirement: RNs may be assigned to different CLC neighborhoods based on staffing and operational needs and must be willing to float between CLC inpatient units as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient monitoring.
* Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
* Provide IV therapy, including peripheral and central-line medication administration.
* Collect laboratory specimens and perform appropriate nursing procedures.
* Manage tube feedings and nutritional support.
* Provide Foley catheter care and urinary catheter management.
* Perform wound care and dressing changes.
* Provide tracheostomy care as clinically appropriate.
* Assist patients with activities of daily living.
* Coordinate care with physicians, rehabilitation therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
* Manage admissions, discharges, and internal or external patient transfers.
* Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to assistive personnel.
* Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
* Assist with patient transport and care transitions.
* Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in patient conditions.
* Support rehabilitation, recovery, and discharge planning.
* Participate in quality improvement activities and staff meetings.
* Maintain continuity of care and follow established VA safety protocols.
Schedule
Primary Shift: 11:30 AM–12:00 AM
Other CLC shifts may include:
* Day: 7:30 AM–8:00 PM
* Evening: 3:30 PM–12:00 AM
* Night: 7:30 PM–8:00 AM or 11:30 PM–8:00 AM
Shift assignments are based on facility staffing needs. Weekend and holiday availability may be required.
Requirements
* Graduate of a professional nursing program meeting the VA's ACEN/CCNE accreditation requirements.
* Current, active RN license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing or a valid multistate RN license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
* Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
* Minimum two (2) years of direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.
* Experience in direct patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical care coordination.
* Competency in electronic health record documentation.
* Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to work assigned shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
* Willingness to float between CLC inpatient units.
* Ability to complete all required VA training, credentialing, and compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
* Previous Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), rehabilitation, or post-acute nursing experience.
* Experience with wound care, IV therapy, tracheostomy care, and enteral feeding.
* Experience caring for geriatric or medically complex patients.
* Previous Veterans Affairs healthcare experience.
VA Submission Requirements
Candidates must provide three (3) professional work references representing at least two employers at the time of resume submission.
Each reference must include:
* Name
* Title
* Organization
* Email address
* Phone number
Additional documentation includes an updated resume, RN license verification, current AHA BLS certification, and nursing education verification.
OIG exclusion-list verification must also be completed before submission.
Benefits
Benefits are subject to the employing organization's eligibility requirements and plan terms.
* 401(k), if offered and eligible
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off, if eligible
* Vision insurance
Experience
* Direct patient care: 2 years within the last 3 years (Required)
* Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation experience (Preferred)
License/Certification
* Ohio RN License or valid NLC Multistate RN License (Required)
* AHA BLS Certification (Required)
* ACEN or CCNE Accredited Nursing Education (Required)
Work Location
In person – Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
10701 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
Apply Today
Join Nexus MedPro Staffing in supporting the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans through compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.
Qualified Long Term Care, CLC, SNF, and Rehabilitation Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply today.