Travel Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Northern Medical Connections Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid travel & accommodations

Insurance provided

Licensure fee reimbursement

Referral program

Diverse locations across Canada

Flexible assignments

Site visits before contracts

Supportive team

Job summary

Northern Medical Connections Inc. is seeking Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) for exciting travel nursing opportunities across Canada. Based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), we connect nurses with flexible assignments where they feel valued, safe, and supported.

Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada, have at least two years in their specialty, and hold current provincial licenses. Competitive pay, travel/accommodations, and licensure reimbursements are provided.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Canada and hold a current nursing license in a Canadian province/territory.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in your specialty, including at least one year in the same specialty.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.
• Current BLS certification completed in-person.
• Immunizations: MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Covid-19, Polio, Hepatitis B.
• CTAS/ACLS/TNCC/ITLS/NRP/PALS/ENCP certifications are assets and may be required.

Skills

Passionate and driven to excel

Thrives in fast-paced environments

Eager to elevate your skills

Collaborative team player

Indigenous health & cultural safety be

Education

Canadian nursing license

Tools

BLS Certification

CTAS

ACLS

TNCC

ITLS

NRP

PALS

ENCP

Job description

Northern Medical Connections (NMC) is currently seeking Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to fill excitingtravel nursing opportunities within Canada!

NMC is a preferred Canadian travel nurse agency, proudly based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), on Mi’kmaq territory. We honour Indigenous lands & communities across Canada. We are all Treaty People.

Unlike most travel nurse agencies, NMC was founded by nurses, for nurses. We know that exceptional patient care starts with well-supported, empowered nurses. Our mission is simple: to connect nurses with important job opportunities across Canada, where they feel valued, safe, and supported.

Who We're Looking For:

• Passionate and driven to excel
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Eager to elevate your skills
• Make a lasting impact beyond your community
• Confident in tackling new challenges
• Empathetic, culturally aware, and respectful
• A collaborative team player, committed to shared success
• Experience with Indigenous health and wellness practices, including traditional healing and cultural safety, considered a strong asset.

NMC Onboarding Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada
• Willing to travel for work term assignments - flexible contract lengths available
• Minimum of two years of Canadian nursing experience in your specialty, including at least one year of recent experience in that same specialty.
• A current, active, and in good standing nursing licenses with your respective Canadian provincial/territorial College
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
• A valid BLS certification completed through an in-person course
• Current CTAS, ACLS, TNCC, ITLS, NRP, PALS and/or ENCP Certifications are considered an asset and may be required depending on assignment
• Proof of current immunization for MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Covid 19, Polio and Hepatitis B
• Proof of Tdap booster within the past ten years
• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past ten years or negative chest x-ray within the past five years
• Proof of N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate within the past two years (3M 1870+, 3M 1860, 3M 1860S most commonly accepted)

Why You'll Love Working with NMC:

• Competitive pay with additional perks, including incentives, per diems, and bonuses (varies by location)
• Paid travel and accommodations
• WCB and Professional Liability Insurance are provided
• Reimbursement for nursing licensure fees after successful completion of 6 weeks on contract
• Employee Referral Program
• Explore unique and diverse locations across Canada
• Flexible assignments tailored to your lifestyle
• Conducting facilities site visits prior to assigning nurses to contracts
• Backed by NMC’s supportive team every step of the way

NMC is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for the travel nurses, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Our commitment to inclusion is central to delivering exceptional healthcare staffing services across Canada—we believe that welcoming diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives not only enhances the quality of care we provide, but also strengthens our organization as a whole. We continuously evaluate and improve our policies and practices to uphold these values and ensure that every individual connected to NMC feels respected, supported, and a true sense of belonging.

We appreciate all applicants’ interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our HR team. We encourage applicants to monitor their junk/spam email folders for any updates in the recruitment process.