Registered Nurse – Stroke Nurse Navigator | Castro Valley, CA | Travel RN Assignment

Join a high-impact stroke program in Castro Valley, California, as a Stroke Nurse Navigator and help guide patients and families through every step of the stroke care continuum.

This meaningful Monday-Friday day-shift opportunity is ideal for an experienced California Registered Nurse who thrives in a collaborative, education-focused environment and wants to make a measurable difference in stroke outcomes, care coordination, and community awareness.

Castro Valley offers a welcoming East Bay setting with convenient access to the Bay Area, local amenities, and nearby outdoor recreation. Apply now to join a team dedicated to exceptional stroke care and patient education.

Job Details

• Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend community events
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,830 – $2,980
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Location: Castro Valley, CA 94546
• Setting: Comprehensive stroke program / care coordination role

Job Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent relevant experience in stroke coordination, stroke navigation, or acute care stroke program support
• Experience in a Comprehensive Stroke Center, or in a Primary Stroke Center with mechanical thrombectomy experience, required
• Experience supporting patients with post-discharge barriers and care transitions preferred
• Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) or Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and patients across multiple levels of care

Responsibilities

• Serve as a stroke nurse navigator and resource for patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care
• Provide individualized patient education on stroke warning signs, prevention strategies, risk-factor modification, and medication adherence
• Coordinate care transitions from acute hospitalization through rehabilitation, outpatient follow-up, and community reintegration
• Review charts to identify gaps in stroke care and partner with the primary nurse and care team to close those gaps
• Support program development, implementation, monitoring, and quality improvement initiatives
• Assist with regulatory compliance and performance measures related to stroke program excellence
• Participate in community outreach and stroke awareness efforts
• Collaborate with inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community partners to improve patient outcomes and access to care
• Use strong communication and organizational skills to support smooth follow-through on patient and program needs

Apply now to take the next step in your California healthcare career and join a dedicated stroke program team in Castro Valley, CA.

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.