Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) (RN)- Cleveland, OH location

Nexus MedPro Staffing; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Spinal Cord Injury Registered Nurse (SCI RN) for a local contract supporting the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The SCI RN provides specialized inpatient care for Veterans with spinal cord injuries, collaborating with physicians and rehabilitation teams.

The role includes night shifts 7:30 PM–8:00 AM, with additional night coverage as needed, and float between SCI units.

Qualifications

• ACEN/CCNE accreditation required for nursing education at graduation.
• Ohio RN license or valid multistate NCLEX-based license (NLC).
• AHA BLS certification current and active.
• Minimum two years of direct patient care within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient monitoring.
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy as prescribed.
• Provide bowel/bladder management and wound care for SCI patients.
• Coordinate care with physicians, rehab specialists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Float between SCI inpatient units as needed and handle admissions/discharges.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and participate in care planning.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

IV therapy

BLS certification

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree accredited ACEN/CCNE

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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 Center10701 East BoulevardCleveland, OH 44106.