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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Rehabilitation to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in a rehab setting. This is a full-time, contract RN opportunity based in Hampton, VA. The position emphasizes clinical nursing practice for complex rehabilitation patients and may include inpatient and home-based care duties.

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Key responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals with spinal cord injuries and other rehabilitation needs.
• Perform nursing assessments, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT/OT, physicians, social work, case management) to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Administer medications, wound care, and treatments according to policies and scope of practice.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on condition management, mobility, safety, and discharge plans.
• Document care thoroughly and accurately in the medical record.
• Support quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice in the rehab program.

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Minimum qualifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
• Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program (ADN, diploma, BSN) or equivalent as described in qualification standards.
• English language proficiency sufficient for safe and effective patient care (per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) requirements).
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role: walking, standing, bending, transferring patients, and manual dexterity required for patient care.
• Ability to work safely in settings where exposure to infectious materials or combative patients is possible; willingness to follow infection control procedures and complete required employee health screenings (e.g., TB testing).

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Preferred / Role-level criteria

The hiring grade/level may vary depending on education and clinical experience. Examples from qualification guidance include:

• Nurse I, Level I: ADN/diploma with no additional professional nursing experience.
• Nurse I, Level II: ADN/diploma plus ~1 year specialized nursing experience, or BSN without additional experience.
• Nurse I, Level III and Nurse II / Nurse III: higher-level responsibilities requiring BSN/MSN/Doctoral education and progressive specialized experience as described in the qualification standard.

(These level details are used to determine grade/step and are applied per the client’s internal rubric.)

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Physical & work environment

• Role may require long periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Transferring patients and objects may be required; mechanical lifts are provided where applicable.
• May work in inpatient facilities, clinic environments, or provide care in home settings (driving or riding in client vehicles may be required).
• Occasional exposure to combative patients, infectious materials, and environments requiring personal protective equipment.

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Employment details & compensation

• Employment type: Full time, Contract.
• Pay range (posted): $83,487 – $160,420 per year. Pay reflects the range supplied by the hiring client.
• Location: Hampton, VA (on-site; remote work not indicated).

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Why apply through Careertakes

• Careertakes serves as a third-party recruiting partner to match qualified candidates with Confidential Client openings.
• If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client; Careertakes can help you access other matched opportunities in Healthcare & Nursing.

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What we’re looking for

• Licensed and clinically proficient RNs with a background or strong interest in SCI and rehabilitation nursing.
• Nurses who are patient-centered, collaborative, organized, and comfortable working in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Candidates willing to meet required employee health screenings and any state licensure conditions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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