Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation RN in Washington, DC

Registered Nurse (RN) Spinal Cord 2W - Relocation Offered!

Do you want a nursing role where every shift tells a story—of grit, courage, recovery, and transformation?

Join us at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, where we treat some of the most complex cases in the region: spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, severe burns, amputations.  You’ll be part of a team that doesn’t just react — we innovate, heal, uplift.

Unit Highlights

Nurses on Unit 2W (Spinal Cord Injury) care for patients with a focus on spinal cord injury (SCI), orthopedics, burns, and amputees. The unit is the preferred site for SCI patients with flaps. Patients are admitted from out of state, outside hospitals, nursing homes, and homes. Nurses on 2 West have the have the opportunity to work with and caring for this specialized patient population along with other members of the interdisciplinary team for safe quality care. Team members include physicians, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, speech therapists, wound and ostomy care nurses, social workers, and case managers. 

Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!  

Key Responsibilities  

The rehabilitation clinical nurse is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation nursing services to individuals with a disability and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function. The rehabilitation clinical nurse assists patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, while providing a therapeutic environment for clients and their families' development. The rehabilitation clinical nurse designs and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and promotes physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health. Rehabilitation Nurses perform roles as Teachers, Caregivers, Collaborators and Client Advocates. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will add “Life to Years” for the patients you serve. 

What We Offer 

• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment. 
   

• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value. 
   

• Well-being- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy. 
   

• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations. 

Qualifications 

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level, required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date. 

• 1-2 + years of Nursing experience required. 

• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required. 

This position has a hiring range of $40.33 - $54.92