Registered Nurse Locum Program – Travel Nurse Earn premium incentives, gain diverse experience, and explore northern Alberta in the RN/RPN Locum Program. If you are a Registered Nurse who values flexibility, variety, and meaningful work, the Locum Program offers the opportunity to practice across a range of communities and care settings while making a direct impact where your skills are most needed. Locum RNs complete short‑term, full‑time assignments ranging from three weeks to one year across Acute Care (Emergency, OR, Obstetrics, ICU, NICU, Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Mental Health), Home Care, and Continuing Care. Please note: Due to operational needs, only candidates with recent and ongoing clinical practice in areas of current organizational demand will be considered. This experience must reflect familiarity with current patient care standards and practice environments. Consideration will be given to the depth, continuity, and level of active practice experience. From prairie grasslands to boreal forests, assignments take place in communities with unique cultures, landscapes, and healthcare needs. In this role, you will provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and adapt to evolving clinical priorities—often in rural or remote settings where your expertise is needed most. Locum Incentives (pilot extended to October 1, 2026): $25/hour locum premium. $50/day rural incentive (outside Grande Prairie & Fort McMurray). Daily per diem ($25.40) and meal allowance ($57/day). Travel reimbursement and provided accommodation. As a Health Shared Services employee, you will support healthcare delivery across northern Alberta with strong operational support and competitive incentives. The RN Locum Program offers an prospect to build skills, expand clinical experience, and contribute to high‑quality care across multiple settings.
Description: As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role,



you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
Transition Company: Health Shared Services
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Locum Program
Primary Location: North Zone RN Locum Program
Multi‑Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 30‑SEP‑2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 10‑OCT‑2026
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Days Off: Other
Minimum Salary: $44.56
Maximum Salary: $60.98
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Transition Company: Health Shared Services
Classification: RN Locum (1920.75)
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Locum Program
Primary Location: North Zone RN Locum Program
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi‑Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 30‑SEP‑2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 10‑OCT‑2026
Hours per Shift: Varies
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
Days Off: Other
Minimum Salary: $44.56
Maximum Salary: $60.98
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited nursing education program.



Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Minimum of one year nursing experience. Experience in at least one of the following departments is required; acute care, emergency, intensive care, operating room, obstetrics, continuing care, home care, or psychiatry.
Additional Required Qualifications: A minimum of one year (1,920 hours) of Registered Nurse experience within Canada in the applicable clinical area is required. Candidates must demonstrate current and ongoing practice that reflects familiarity with local standards and patient care environments. Experience will be assessed based on recency, depth, and continuity of practice. Candidates must be practicing to full scope within their area of expertise. A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required. Only candidates whose experience aligns with current operational demand will be considered. Experience working in rural or remote settings, including environments with limited resources.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., Charge Nurse or equivalent roles). Ability to work independently, including as the sole RN at a site. Relevant certifications aligned with service area, such as: Emergency: CTAS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC. Home Care: RAI training. Operating Room: ORNAC-recognized perioperative nursing program. Obstetrics: NRP, FHS. Additional certifications relevant to area of practice.
Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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📌 Registered Nurse Locum Program – Travel Nurse (Manitoba)
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