Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Issaquah, WA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Locum Tenens Travel RN – ER Registered Nurse / Stroke Program Coordinator in Issaquah, WA: 26-week locum tenens travel nursing role supporting stroke program operations. This locum tenens travel nursing job (Issaquah, WA 98029) offers day shifts, no nights or weekends, and opportunities to work within the Seattle area.

Join an innovative team at the base of the Cascade Mountains — Issaquah provides scenic trails, a vibrant community, and easy access to Seattle. This role is ideal for experienced locum tenens travel nurses and stroke RNs who specialize in stroke program coordination, chart abstraction, and Epic charting.

Job Details

• Position Type: Locum Tenens Travel Contract / Locum Tenens Travel RN
• Location: Issaquah, WA (primary); floats to Redmond and Cherry Hill campuses — ~80% Issaquah (Seattle area, King County)
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks (5/18/2026 – 11/16/2026)
• Shift: Day shifts, Monday–Friday, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 – 17:00)
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,280 – $2,400
• Schedule: No weekends, nights, or holidays required

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license (compact licenses honored at Swedish facilities) — Locum tenens travel RN accepted
• Minimum 1 year RN experience; locum tenens travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Experience with stroke patients; stroke program, neuro inpatient, or stroke RN experience preferred
• Code response experience (hard stop requirement)
• Epic charting and chart audit experience (hard stop requirement)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications
• 8-hour stroke education within the last year (department can provide if needed)
• Familiarity with AHA Get With The Guidelines (stroke quality programs)
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations
• Completion of required HealthStream modules (Code BART, Treatment Pathway, Yale Swallow Protocol, SNAP Stroke Neuro Assessment, Individualizing Stroke Care Plans and Education)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the hospital Stroke Program to maintain compliance with stroke protocols and AHA standards
• Conduct comprehensive chart audits and abstractions, including pulling timestamps from Epic for program tracking
• Support AHA Get With The Guidelines initiatives and data submission
• Ensure workflow adherence for stroke protocols; this is a coordinator role — no direct patient care required
• Float to Redmond and Cherry Hill campuses as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (ED, neurology, radiology, quality) to maintain high standards of stroke care
• Use Microsoft Office tools to compile data, create reports, and present findings to stakeholders

Why Join Us / Benefits

• Hands-on stroke program coordination experience for locum tenens travel nurses and experienced stroke RNs
• Competitive weekly pay for locum tenens travel nursing jobs in the Seattle area
• Day-only schedule with no nights or weekend obligations — strong work-life balance
• Opportunity to work with advanced stroke quality initiatives and Epic analytics
• Explore Issaquah and the Cascade foothills during your contract

Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens travel RN opportunity as an ER Registered Nurse Stroke Program Coordinator in Issaquah, WA. Join our healthcare team today and support excellence in stroke care across the Seattle area.

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