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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Nexus Medpro Staffing inc.

Cleveland, Ohio

Staffing partner

Med surg · Telemetry

Posted Jul 19 · Not open to new grads

Shift
Days
Unit
Med-Surg
Contract
104 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Weekends
Every weekend
Term
104 weeks · Travel
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
$2/hr above the median
This role$50/hr
Medical/Surgical in Ohio$48/hr

The median for Medical/Surgical in Ohio is $48/hr, across 16 postings.

Also stated
$47/hr
Overtime
$47/hr

About this role

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center – Cleveland, Ohio Looking for a stable, long-term opportunity to serve our nation’s Veterans? This is a benefits-eligible contract position at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center — not a short-term travel assignment.

Important – please read before applying

This position requires graduation from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE. This is a mandatory Veterans Health Administration (VA) requirement. Before applying, please ensure your nursing program meets this requirement.

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Please note

  • Passing the NCLEX does not satisfy this requirement by itself.
  • Holding an active U. S. nursing license does not satisfy this requirement by itself.
  • Graduation from a foreign nursing program does not automatically qualify unless the program can be verified as ACEN- or CCNE-accredited.

Your nursing program accreditation will be verified before your application is submitted to the Veterans Health Administration. Applicants whose nursing education cannot be verified as meeting this requirement will not be eligible for consideration. Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center – Cleveland, Ohio Looking for a stable, long-term opportunity to serve our nation’s Veterans? This is a benefits-eligible contract position at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center — not a short-term travel assignment. Pay Rate: $47.00 – $50.00 per hour Employment: W2 through Aptive Resources (Employer of Record)

Schedule

Multiple shift options available (8-hour and 12-hour) – Days, Evenings, and Nights Contract Length: Long-term (up to 2 years)

Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k)/Roth IRA with Day 1 enrollment + additional H&W contributions
  • 11 paid federal holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Life insurance and disability coverage

Position Responsibilities

  • The Medical-Surgical RN will provide direct and indirect nursing care within acute care and telemetry inpatient units.

Responsibilities include

  • Patient assessments and symptom management
  • Medication administration and IV therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • Admissions, discharges, and transfers
  • Central line care and blood product administration
  • Heparin drip management
  • Chest tube and drainage tube management
  • Foley catheter, ostomy, and wound care (including wound vac)
  • Pre-operative and post-operative nursing care
  • Pain management and oncology symptom support
  • Monitoring for sepsis, respiratory complications, and cardiac conditions
  • EMR documentation and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program (mandatory)
  • Current Ohio RN license or multi-state Compact RN license
  • Current BLS / CPR certification (American Heart Association)
  • Minimum of two (2) years of direct patient care experience within the last three years
  • Acute care Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred
  • Ability to interpret telemetry and cardiac monitoring
  • Strong electronic health record documentation skills
  • Ability to work days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Additional Submission Requirements

  • Three (3) professional work references (name, title, organization, email, and phone number) from at least two different employers
  • OIG exclusion list verification

About the Opportunity Nexus MedPro Staffing is the recruiting partner for this Cleveland VA opportunity, in partnership with Aptive Resources and Arrow ARC. Selected candidates will be employed by Aptive Resources and will support the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in a stable, long-term role providing meaningful care to our nation’s Veterans. Qualified Medical-Surgical RNs who meet the education and experience requirements are encouraged to apply today.

Sourced from Nexus Medpro Staffing inc.’s careers page.

rent Ohio RN license or multi-state Compact RN license • Current BLS / CPR certification (American Heart Association) • Minimum of two (2) years of direct patient care experience within the last three years • Acute care…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program (mandatory)
  • Current Ohio RN license or multi-state Compact RN license
  • Current BLS / CPR certification (American Heart Association)
  • Minimum of two (2) years of direct patient care experience within the last three years
  • Acute care Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred
  • Ability to interpret telemetry and cardiac monitoring
  • Strong electronic health record documentation skills
  • Ability to work days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Benefits highlights

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)/Roth IRA with Day 1 enrollment
  • Additional H&W contributions
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage

Place

City
Cleveland, Ohio
Median rent
$945/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$40,801/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
6% below the national average

Cleveland area index 93.9, where 100 is the national average.

Address
Cleveland, OH, USA

Cleveland offers a lower cost of living than national averages, making it an attractive option for RNs seeking affordability. Walkable neighborhoods like Ohio City and Tremont blend local dining and arts with a welcoming community feel. The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center anchors the region's healthcare landscape, offering career opportunities in a city where your dollar stretches further.

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