PACU | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse – Stroke Nurse Navigator in Castro Valley, California

Join a comprehensive stroke program as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Stroke Nurse Navigator in Castro Valley, CA. In this rewarding healthcare role, you will guide stroke patients and families through the full continuum of care—from hospitalization and rehabilitation to outpatient follow-up and community reintegration—while supporting quality outcomes in the East Bay.

Job Details

• Location: Castro Valley, California (East Bay / Bay Area)
• Setting: Comprehensive Stroke Program / Stroke Navigation
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,830 - $2,980

Job Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• NIHSS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of stroke coordinator experience required
• At least 5 years of recent acute care experience supporting stroke patients or nurse navigation preferred/required
• Experience in a Comprehensive Stroke Center, or a Primary Stroke Center with regular mechanical thrombectomy cases, required
• Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) or Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) preferred
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized guidance, education, coordination, and support to stroke patients, families, and caregivers
• Deliver clear, compassionate stroke education to patients, families, and clinical staff
• Support care transitions from acute hospitalization to rehab, outpatient follow-up, and community reintegration
• Review charts to identify gaps in stroke care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to address them
• Promote stroke prevention, risk-factor modification, medication adherence, and recognition of warning signs
• Participate in community outreach efforts focused on stroke awareness, prevention, and access to resources
• Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring, and sustainability of stroke program initiatives
• Support quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and performance measures related to comprehensive stroke certification
• Work collaboratively with inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community partners to improve patient outcomes

Apply now to join this Travel RN stroke navigator opportunity in Castro Valley, California, and make a meaningful impact in stroke care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.