Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Issaquah, WA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (Stroke Program Coordinator) – Travel in Issaquah, WA. 26-week contract; Monday–Friday day shift; estimated pay $2,280–$2,400/week. Apply now to join a leading stroke program on the Seattle Eastside.

Join an impactful team as an ICU RN specializing in stroke care coordination at a leading medical center in beautiful Issaquah, Washington. This travel nursing opportunity places you in a vibrant Pacific Northwest community at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains with easy access to outdoor recreation and a welcoming local atmosphere.

Job Details

• Location: Issaquah, WA (98029) — Seattle Eastside / King County; travel nursing opportunity within the Seattle metro area (may float to Redmond or Cherry Hill campuses)
• Contract Length: 26 weeks
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,280 - $2,400
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts (08:00 - 17:00) — no nights, weekends, or holidays required
• Setting: On-site; majority of time at Issaquah with occasional float to Redmond and Cherry Hill campuses
• Role Type: Travel Registered Nurse / ICU RN with focus on stroke program coordination, quality assurance, and data management

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S.; compact RN licenses honored at all Swedish facilities
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience with direct stroke care at a certified Stroke Center (experience responding to code strokes required)
• Previous travel nursing experience required — not open to first-time travelers
• Proficiency with Epic charting and clinical data abstraction; experience pulling times and metrics from Epic for program tracking
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Completion of 8 hours of stroke education within the last year (NIHSS counts as 3 hours; department provides additional education if needed)
• Familiarity with AHA Get With The Guidelines, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• HealthStream or equivalent training preferred: Code BART for Inpatient Nurses, Treatment Pathway for Inpatient Nurses, Yale Swallow Protocol, Individualizing Stroke Care Plans and Education, SNAP Stroke Neuro Assessment

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the stroke program to ensure adherence to stroke protocols, performance metrics, and best practices
• Conduct comprehensive chart audits and clinical data abstraction for stroke cases, including time metrics and compliance documentation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (ED, neurology, radiology, nursing leadership) to maintain high standards of stroke care and workflow
• Assist with AHA Get With The Guidelines initiatives, reporting, and quality improvement projects
• Provide program-focused support — predominantly quality assurance, data management, and process coordination (no hands-on patient care required)
• Float to Redmond and Cherry Hill campuses as needed; primary worksite is Issaquah

This travel nursing role is ideal for experienced ICU RNs and stroke coordinators who are skilled with Epic, chart audits, NIHSS, and AHA stroke initiatives. Join our healthcare team and contribute to high-quality stroke care across the Seattle Eastside. Apply now to be considered for this Stroke Program Coordinator travel position in Issaquah, WA.

Apply now or contact our recruiter for more details about this Washington travel nursing opportunity.

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