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Sentara Healthcare Inc

$74 - $105/hr

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical Unit (3James Med/Surg Stroke Unit) Sentara Careplex Hospital - Hampton, VA * $65.00/hr * Temporary Full Time * 14-week assignment * Night shift * No ...

Emerson Health

$37 - $74/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical /Telemetry/Stroke Schedule: Full Time Pay Range: $36.78 - $73.57 ... This is a unit where every detail matters from monitoring complex conditions to providing education ...

Emerson Health

$37 - $74/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical /Telemetry/Stroke Schedule: Full Time Pay Range: $36.78 - $73.57 ... This is a unit where every detail matters from monitoring complex conditions to providing education ...

Emerson Health

$37 - $74/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical /Telemetry/Stroke Schedule: Full Time Pay Range: $36.78 - $73.57 ... This is a unit where every detail matters from monitoring complex conditions to providing education ...

BrettonTrova

RN, Neuro/Stroke Unit

Nashua, NH · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

A hospital in Southern New Hampshire is searching for a Registered Nurse for its Neuro/Stroke Medical/Surgical Unit. In this role, you will provide compassionate patient care and work collaboratively ...

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How much do stroke unit jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for stroke unit in the United States is $19.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a stroke unit?

A stroke unit is a specialized hospital department dedicated to the care and treatment of patients who have suffered a stroke. It is staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, who are trained in stroke management. Stroke units are proven to improve recovery rates and reduce the risk of complications by providing coordinated, comprehensive care tailored to the unique needs of stroke patients.

What are some common challenges faced by nurses working in a stroke unit, and how are they typically addressed?

Nurses in a stroke unit frequently encounter high-acuity patients requiring rapid assessment and intervention, which can be both physically and emotionally demanding. Managing sudden changes in patient status, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (such as neurologists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists), and educating families about post-stroke care are typical challenges. Stroke unit nurses often receive specialized training and benefit from strong team support, clear protocols, and regular debriefings to help manage these demands and maintain high-quality patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a stroke unit nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Stroke Unit Nurse, you need expertise in neurological assessment, critical care, and emergency response, typically supported by a nursing degree and RN licensure. Familiarity with stroke protocols, telemetry monitoring, and electronic health records (EHRs) is essential. Strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills in this environment. These skills ensure timely, coordinated care for stroke patients, which is vital for improving patient outcomes and recovery.
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Infographic showing various Stroke Unit job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,170 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Unit Secretary - Neuroscience & Stroke Unit PT, Evening

Prisma Health

Greenville, SC • On-site

$40K - $48K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Prisma Health rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 351 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides excellent customer service while providing clerical and administrative services; monitoring, ordering, and stocking supplies; and maintaining a safe work environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Establishes and maintains excellent rapport with Registered Nurses, physicians, and with unit and hospital staff. Establishes and maintains excellent rapport and public relations with patients, families, and visitors.
Essential Functions
  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
  • Performs effective customer service skills, to include, but not limited to, responding to patients, family and staff with kindness, courtesy, professionalism and efficiency; walking visitors to their destination, answering phones/intercoms in a friendly manner. Participates in patient care rounding in collaboration with unit staff to include daily introductions to patient/families with the use of AIDET.
  • Manages ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies in collaboration with nurse manager. Unit operation responsibilities include but not limited to daily monitoring of supplies, ordering office supplies, ordering special supplies, monitoring PAR levels of supplies, and maintaining/organizing unit supply rooms.
  • Performs general reception and clerical duties at the nurse's station, including responding to patient calls via intercom or in person. Provides administrative and clerical support as needed for unit but not limited to data entry, meeting minutes, maintaining bulletin boards, and organizing downtime forms.
  • Coordinates the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Monitors designated patient safety systems for alerts and immediately notifies the appropriate RN.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility
  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements
  • Education - Unit Secretary training program or unit-based on-the-job training
  • Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of
  • In lieu of Unit Secretary training, will accept 6 months experience in a related healthcare setting or field or as an Administrative Assistant.
  • In lieu of a US training course or 6 months healthcare or clerical experience, will accept completion of nursing fundamentals course.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
  • NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • NA

Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10086230 Neuroscience & Stroke Unit
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