Registered Nurse (RN)

Tahir Medix Staffing; Liverpool; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for an 8-week travel assignment at a medical unit in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. The role involves providing care for stable and acute patients, with responsibilities such as monitoring, administering medication, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold an active RN license and have at least one year of recent medical unit experience. This position offers competitive pay and travel allowances.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Accommodation allowance

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Active RN License required for practice in Nova Scotia.
• Minimum one year of experience in a medical unit is necessary.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a medical unit setting.
• Monitor patients requiring cardiac monitoring and post-operative care.
• Administer medications and assess patient conditions.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Cardiac monitoring

Post-operative care

Education

Active RN License in Nova Scotia

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Medical Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Contract Duration: 8 weeks (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: $90 per hour
Travel & Accommodation Allowance Provided

Position Overview

Tahir Medix Staffing is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Medical Unit at Queens General Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses looking for a flexible travel assignment in a rural hospital setting.

Hospital Overview

• 24-bed medical unit caring for a diverse patient population.
• Patients range from stable individuals awaiting long‑term care placement to acute cases requiring cardiac monitoring, post‑surgical recovery, and chest tube management.
• Day shift core staffing: Two RNs, three LPNs, and two CCAs.
• Night shift core staffing: Two RNs, two LPNs, and one CCA.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a medical unit setting with a mix of stable and acute cases.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring, post‑operative care, and other specialized treatments.
• Administer medications, assess patient conditions, and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Ensure accurate documentation in accordance with Nova Scotia Health Authority policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Active RN License in Nova Scotia
• Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical unit setting
• Mandatory certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patient care.
• Experience with cardiac‑monitored patients and post‑operative care is an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, including travel and accommodation allowance.
• Flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in travel nursing.