Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency & Medical-Surgical | Alberta

Location: Alberta – Multiple Locations
Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialties: Emergency Department & Medical-Surgical / Acute Care
Contract Type: Travel Nursing Assignment / Independent Contractor
Pay: $70.00–$85.00 per hour
Travel: Supported in accordance with assignment terms
Accommodation: Provided or supported in accordance with assignment terms
Schedule: Days, evenings, nights and weekends depending on facility requirements

About Augury Healthcare

Augury Healthcare is a Canadian healthcare staffing and recruitment organization connecting qualified healthcare professionals with hospitals, health authorities, long-term care facilities, and community healthcare organizations across Canada.

We support healthcare professionals throughout the recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, travel, and placement process while helping healthcare organizations maintain robust and reliable clinical teams.

Position Details

Augury Healthcare is currently recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical travel assignments throughout Alberta.

These opportunities are ideal for experienced acute care nurses interested in competitive compensation, travel opportunities, and the chance to work in a variety of hospital and regional healthcare environments.

Current and upcoming opportunities may be available in:

- Emergency Departments
- Medical-Surgical units
- Combined Acute Care units
- Rural and regional hospitals
- Community healthcare centres

Assignments vary in duration and location based on current healthcare needs.

Compensation & Assignment Support

Successful candidates can expect:

- $70.00–$85.00 per hour
- Travel support
- Accommodation support
- Competitive travel nursing assignments
- Dedicated recruitment and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing support throughout the assignment
- Access to future opportunities across Alberta and Canada

Final compensation is based on experience, specialty, assignment requirements, location, and applicable contract terms.

Emergency Department RN Opportunities

Emergency Department candidates should have strong recent emergency nursing experience and be comfortable working in fast-paced acute care environments.

Depending on the assignment, requirements may include:

- Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience
- Current BLS
- Current ACLS
- Current CTAS
- TNCC, PALS, ENPC or other emergency certifications where required




- Strong emergency assessment and triage skills
- Experience caring for medically complex and unstable patients
- Ability to work independently in rural or regional environments

Medical-Surgical RN Opportunities

Medical-Surgical candidates should have strong recent acute care experience and be comfortable managing a varied patient population.

Typical requirements include:

- Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical / Acute Care experience
- Current BLS
- Strong patient assessment and medication administration skills
- Experience managing complex medical and surgical patients
- Experience with IV therapy, wound care, admissions, transfers and discharges
- Ability to manage multiple patients and changing clinical priorities

Additional certifications may be required depending on the individual assignment.

Nursing Registration

Candidates must have:

- Current registration and good standing as a Registered Nurse in Canada
- Eligibility to practise as a Registered Nurse in Alberta before the assignment begins

Nurses currently located outside Alberta are encouraged to apply if they are eligible and willing to obtain the required Alberta registration.

Key Responsibilities

As a Travel RN, responsibilities may include:

- Completing comprehensive patient assessments
- Monitoring and responding to changes in patient condition
- Administering medications and treatments
- Providing evidence-based nursing care
- Managing acute and complex patient conditions
- Supporting emergency procedures when applicable
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Providing patient and family education
- Participating in admissions, transfers and discharges
- Collaborating with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and other members of the healthcare team
- Following infection prevention, medication safety and patient safety standards
- Adapting quickly to new healthcare environments, workflows and clinical teams

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for nurses who are:

- Experienced in Emergency or Medical-Surgical nursing
- Clinically confident and adaptable




- Comfortable working in unfamiliar healthcare environments
- Able to work days, evenings, nights and weekends
- Willing to travel within Alberta
- Dependable and able to commit to the required assignment duration
- Strong communicators and collaborative team members
- Comfortable working with increased autonomy in rural or regional environments

Why Travel With Augury Healthcare?

Through Augury Healthcare, you can benefit from:

- Competitive pay of $70–$85 per hour
- Travel support
- Accommodation support
- Access to assignments throughout Alberta
- Opportunities in rural, regional and hospital settings
- Dedicated recruitment and onboarding support
- Clear communication throughout the placement process
- Future travel nursing opportunities across Canada

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can apply:

- Directly through this Indeed job posting, or
- By emailing an updated resume to [email protected]

Please include your:

- Current resume
- Nursing specialty
- Years of ER and/or Medical-Surgical experience
- Current nursing registration
- BLS and applicable specialty certifications
- Current location
- Availability
- Preferred Alberta locations, if applicable

Our recruitment team will review your experience and connect with you regarding current and upcoming opportunities that match your qualifications.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation Statement

Augury Healthcare is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, respectful, and accessible recruitment process.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and evaluate applicants based on qualifications, clinical experience, professional requirements, and assignment needs.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the application, interview, or onboarding process, please let our recruitment team know so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Job Types: Full time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1-6 months

Pay: $70.00-$85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 60.0 per week

Benefits:

- Relocation assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Canada: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you in good standing with your Provincial College of Nurses?

Licence/Certification:

- ACLS & or TNCC? (preferred)
- CRNA license? (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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