Registered Nurse (RN Researcher)

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Cleveland, Ohio$82K - $151KFull TimeGeneral

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Full-time Registered Nurse Researcher at VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System under the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC). Supports nursing research and coordinates Geriatric Nurse Practitioner training.

Key Responsibilities

Support multidisciplinary research projects.
Prepare manuscripts and grant applications.
Educate nursing staff on research methodologies.
Coordinate evidence-based nursing education programs.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license.
Experience in nursing research preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range $82,275 to $151,235 per year.
50 days paid time off annually (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays).
Federal health, dental, vision insurance.
Traditional federal pension and 401k with up to 5% VA contributions.

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
No weekends explicitly stated.
Call requirements not specified.
Fixed schedule.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse (RN Researcher) at Department of Veterans Affairs a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all General registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

General — Registered Nurse Career Context

This General position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $82k to $151k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($82k–$151k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: 50 days PTO, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Federal Pension, FERS Retirement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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