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Travel nurse (north zone locum).

A win-win proposition

The North Zone Locum program offers an exciting opportunity for registered nurses (RN) and registered psychiatric nurses (RPN) to travel and work in new, unique locations.

Round out your career experience while discovering unique northern cultures.

Experience working to your full scope of practice while taking in Alberta’s natural beauty!

Compensation

$39.21 to $51.46 per hour

+ $25.00 per hour premium

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Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience is required

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About the locum

RNs and RPNs who choose to participate in a North Zone locum are placed in a community that best matches their skills and interests.

Placements typically run approximately three weeks, however, the time frame for locums is flexible. There is no formalized minimum or maximum duration for placements.

The location is negotiable across over 40 communities and 115 sites. Locum assignments are based on experience, specialization, availability and location preferences.

Make a Difference

  • Contribute to client care planning and implementation
  • Assess, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for a diverse patient population
  • Intervene to impact the client’s medical condition, safety and ultimate recovery
  • Work independently (i.e. sole charge) or within a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Balance multiple demands and conflicting priorities
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills

Grow Your Career

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of settings such as: Acute Care, Emergency, Intensive Care, Operating Room, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Continuing Care, Home Care, Public Health and Psychiatry.

Locum nurses have a minimum of one to two years of nursing experience, although more experience is preferred. They are familiar with nursing roles and responsibilities, standards and protocols.

Locum nurses may receive additional incentives including:

  • Temporary premium payment of $25.00 per hour on top of regular wage
  • Temporary daily payment of $50.00 for each day of assignment (excluding Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray)
  • A per diem allowance of $25.40 for each day on assignment
  • Reimbursement for travel costs
  • Accommodation provided by the program at no cost

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From charming villages or bustling cities, Northern Alberta’s communities are as varied as the landscape.

Rolling hills and lakes, prairie, forest and mountain terrain enjoy pleasant summer days. Midnight sunsets make working in northern Alberta a truly unforgettable experience!

If this appeals to you, the North Zone Locum program might just be what you were looking for.

To learn more visit the locum page .

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Connecting qualified travel nurses with the communities that need them the most.

We got our start 25 years ago after noticing a gap in the health care industry - Facilities in remote locations needed qualified health care professionals, but they couldn’t find the right candidates to live in those locations full-time. We are helping to close that gap by recruiting qualified nurses looking for an unconventional work experience on behalf of these facilities.

Your next adventure awaits. Start your career as a travel nurse.

The way we work has changed. People seek more balance and flexibility in where and when they work, and how often. The health care industry is no exception. Travel nursing is a great opportunity to leverage your skills where they’re most needed while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy longer periods of time off between placements to travel, pursue a hobby, or simply work your way through your to-do list. The commute is a little different, but the view is unbeatable and that’s not the only benefit.

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We know that it can take time to find the right people to fill a role and hiring a permanent employee can create an administrative strain. We can take care of all your recruiting needs so that you can focus on what matters - helping people. With a rigorous pre-screen and interview process, you can trust that when you work with us you are getting qualified professionals who have the credentials you require for the roles you are looking to fill.

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Travel nurse faqs, why choose travel nursing.

Travel nursing allows you to apply your skills in an unconventional way that often leads to better work-life balance and the freedom to explore Alberta, Canada, or anywhere else on your list while you’re on your days off.

What roles are you currently hiring for?

We are always looking for qualified Nurse Managers, Registered Nurses, and LP Nurses, but we have also been known to place Health Care Aides, Mental Health Therapists, Respiratory Therapists. If you are looking for an unconventional way to apply your skill set we encourage all health care workers to apply so we have your information on record and if a position opens up we will reach out.

Where are these roles located?

We’ve worked with health care facilities across Canada, but are currently focused on recruiting for roles in Alberta.

How much do travel nurses get paid?

Travel nurses get paid anywhere between $80 - $120 per hour depending on the role, your experience, and training.

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Many hospitals require nurses to have previous work experience in an acute healthcare environment to be hired. We recognize that this can be a major employment barrier and are excited to offer our travel nursing program as a solution!

If you are an experienced nurse or recent graduate from an RN, RPN, or LPN program, you can apply!  Take advantage of our program to gain greater clinical expertise and open doors to employment opportunities in your home province.

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