Registered Nurse - Travel

Bayshore HealthCare Ltd.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Group health, dental, life insurance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Carecor Health Services Ltd. in Halifax is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (medical/surgical) to travel to Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding hospitals for flexible 8–12 hour shifts.

As part of a supportive team, you will provide care under the direction of the facility charge nurse or RN, uphold Nova Scotia nursing standards, and contribute to a safe, compassionate patient experience across assignments. Travel is required, and eligibility for non-residents of Nova Scotia is noted.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing with your provincial College.
• Transfer of active practicing license to Nova Scotia College of Nursing if required.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience, preferably medicine/surgical.
• Proof of immunizations (MMRV, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis B).
• Proof of TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification and N95 fit test.
• Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• Flexible to work occasional urgent/last-minute/early shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide care under the direction of the facility charge nurse or registered nurse.
• Travel to Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding hospitals for assignments.
• Be assigned to one facility for full 8–12 hour shifts per assignment.
• Support optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being of patients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Carecor is looking for dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses (medical/surgical) nurses who are willing to travel to Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding area hospitals to join our amazing team. We’re ready when you are!

Under the direction of the facility charge nurse or registered nurse, you will provide care according to Nova Scotia College of Nursing, the Standards of Practice of Carecor, and the healthcare facility where assigned - helping foster an environment of optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being for patients. For each assignment, you will be in one facility for a full 8-12 hour shift. This is a casual to a full-time position with flexible shifts.

Why Join Us

• Join for the job, stay for the experience– Carecor is a first-choice healthcare staffing provider, holding contracts with hospital sites throughout Nova Scotia that provide a safe and fully supported work environment. Our diverse placements help develop your career with each new experience.
• Get the shifts you want when you want– We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts. Your shift choices are endless!
• Competitive benefits- Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.
• Be your best self– We care about your well‑being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful. Your time with us can accommodate career growth as you advance your education and professional credentials.

Qualifications

Our “exemplary standing” with Accreditation Canada is held in the highest regard and is a testament to the fact that we uphold the same hiring standards and patient care delivery as the facilities in which we serve.

• Applicants require a Registered Nurse (RN) practicing license that is current, active, and in good standing with your respective provincial College.
• Transfer of active practicing license will be required with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience working in acute care environments, preferably on medicine/surgical floors.
• Proof of current immunization for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis B
• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past one (1) year or negative chest x‑ray within the past five (5) years
• Current BCLS‑HCP (HealthCare Provider) and Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate
• Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire
• Flexible to work occasional shifts that are considered urgent/last minute/early morning

Please note that based on recent government mandates and directives, healthcare workers are now required to provide proof of full COVID‑19 Vaccination. If successful, new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

About Us

For over 35 years, proudly helping healthcare workers take control of their career.

Carecor Health Services Ltd. (Carecor) is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.

Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.

We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note this role is for non‑residents of Nova Scotia.