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Spinal Cord Injury Registered Nurse (SCI RN) – Cleveland VA Medical Center, OH

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Spinal Cord Injury Registered Nurse (SCI RN) for a local contract opportunity supporting the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
This opportunity is ideal for an RN with experience in neurological care, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, or complex inpatient nursing who is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Veterans.
Position Details
Location: Cleveland, OH
Facility: Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Specialty: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Pay Rate: $55–$58/hour, based on experience and qualifications
Shift: Nights | 7:30 PM–8:00 AM
Additional Shift: 11:30 PM–8:00 AM, as assigned
Schedule: Full-time; exact weekly hours to be confirmed
Start Date: October 31, 2026
Assignment End Date: August 7, 2027
Assignment Duration: 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, regardless of degree level (ASN/ADN, BSN, MSN, etc.), 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 Spinal Cord Injury Registered Nurse will provide specialized nursing care to Veterans with spinal cord injuries and related neurological disorders in an inpatient setting.
The SCI units provide acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, and long-term care services focused on medical stabilization, prevention of complications, functional recovery, and improved patient independence.
The RN will work collaboratively with physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver individualized, patient-centered care.
Floating Requirement: All contracted SCI RNs must be willing to float between SCI inpatient units based on staffing and operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient monitoring.
* Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and IV therapy.
* Provide bowel care and bladder management for patients with spinal cord injuries.
* Perform wound care, dressing changes, and pressure injury prevention.
* Monitor for respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and neurogenic complications.
* Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility needs.
* Support rehabilitation programs, adaptive training, and functional independence.
* Coordinate care with physicians, physical therapists, occupational 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 condition.
* Provide patient and family education regarding spinal cord injury care, rehabilitation, and recovery.
* Implement measures to prevent urinary tract infections and other complications.
* Provide psychosocial support and participate in discharge planning.
* Support patient rehabilitation goals and quality improvement initiatives.
* Participate in staff meetings and interdisciplinary care planning.
Schedule
Primary Night Shift: 7:30 PM–8:00 AM (12-hour shift)
Additional Night Shift: 11:30 PM–8:00 AM (8-hour shift)
* Night shift coverage required.
* Assigned floor determined at the start of the shift.
* Weekend and holiday availability may be required.
* Floating between SCI inpatient units is 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.
* Strong patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical care skills.
* Ability to identify and respond to neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular complications.
* Demonstrated competency in electronic health record documentation.
* Ability to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing.
* Ability to work assigned night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
* Willingness to float between SCI inpatient units.
* Ability to complete VA credentialing, training, and compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience caring for patients with spinal cord injuries or neurological disorders.
* Rehabilitation, acute care, or long-term care nursing experience.
* Experience with bowel and bladder management, wound care, and pressure injury prevention.
* Experience working with medically complex or mobility-impaired 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)
* Spinal Cord Injury / Neurological / Rehabilitation nursing 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 requiring specialized spinal cord injury and rehabilitation care.
Qualified SCI, Neurological, Rehabilitation, and Long Term Care Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply today.