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Nurse Practitioner - Stroke Team

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$129.23 - $184.56/hr

Summary The Stroke Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive inpatient stroke and neurologic care at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital as part of a 24/7 stroke program supporting emergency, inpatient, and ...

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$98K - $132K/yr

Responsibilities: NP/PA Full-time position: 13hr shifts day/night/weekends/holidays per unit ... This role combines independent patient management, rapid-response stroke care, and continuity ...

$100 - $150/hr

SUMMARY As a Nurse Practitioner, your strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ... Evaluate and manage patients following hospitalization for acute stroke and other neurological ...

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... Stroke Center, Level IV Trauma Care, two rural healthcare clinics and a seven day a week urgent ... No call, weekends, or holidays * FNP/PA will see an average of 10-15 patients/day * APP will join ...

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How much do trainee stroke nurse practitioner jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee stroke nurse practitioner in the United States is $134,369.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $152,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Stroke Nurse Practitioner vs Stroke Nurse?

AspectTrainee Stroke Nurse PractitionerStroke Nurse
QualificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) with additional training or certification in stroke care, working towards Nurse Practitioner qualificationRegistered Nurse (RN) with specialized training in stroke care
Work EnvironmentClinical training settings, hospitals, stroke units, working under supervisionStroke units, hospitals, outpatient clinics, providing direct patient care
Role FocusLearning advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management skills for stroke patientsProviding direct nursing care, patient education, and support for stroke patients

The main difference is that a Trainee Stroke Nurse Practitioner is in training to become a Nurse Practitioner with a focus on stroke care, involving advanced assessment and management skills. A Stroke Nurse is an experienced RN providing specialized nursing care for stroke patients. The trainee role emphasizes learning and development, while the Stroke Nurse role focuses on direct patient care.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Stroke Nurse Practitioner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,369 per year, or $64.6 per hour.

Nurse Practitioner - Stroke Team

NPHire

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site

$129.23 - $184.56/hr

Other

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Summary

The Stroke Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive inpatient stroke and neurologic care at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital as part of a 24/7 stroke program supporting emergency, inpatient, and critical care services. The APP functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary stroke team and participates in rapid evaluation and management of patients presenting with acute stroke and neurologic emergencies. This role includes participation in around the clock stroke coverage, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Stroke APP collaborates closely with neurology attendings, emergency medicine physicians, nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, radiology, and hospital operations to support timely, evidence based stroke care and optimize patient outcomes. Salary range: $93.81-$133.97/hourly.

Qualifications
  • CA RN and CA NP License - required.
  • State of California NP, State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, National Certification (i.e., ANCC) - required.
  • MSN or DNP in NP Specialty (AG-AC NP/Adult - Gero Acute Care NP).
  • NPI #, DEA #.
  • Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES.
  • 1 year neurology experience as a NP - required.
  • BLS and ACLS certification from AHA or ARC.
  • Previous Stroke Team experience - strongly preferred.
  • NIHSS Certification - required, SCRN - preferred.
  • Ability to utilize Excel, Word and other software programs - required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel - required.
  • Skill in working independently and following through with minimum direction - required.
  • Ability to set priorities - required.
  • Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence - required.
  • Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner - required.
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