Registered Nurse (RN) – ER / Obstetrics Travel Contract | Alberta
Location: Provost, Alberta
Position: Registered Nurse – Acute Care / Med-Surg / Emergency / Obstetrics
Job Type: Travel Nursing Contract / Independent Contractor
Pay: $70.00–$85.00 per hour
Additional Support: Per diem + travel + accommodations
Contract: October 1 – December 31, 2026
Schedule: Days, evenings, nights and weekends | Mix of 8.25-hour and 12.25-hour shifts
About Augury Healthcare
Augury Healthcare is a Canadian healthcare staffing and recruitment organization connecting qualified healthcare professionals with healthcare organizations across Canada.
We support nurses throughout the recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, travel, and placement process and work closely with healthcare organizations to coordinate short-term and travel healthcare assignments.
We are currently recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse with Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, and Obstetrics/Labour & Delivery experience for an Alberta travel nursing opportunity.
Position Details
This chance is suited to an experienced, versatile RN who is comfortable working across a combined rural acute care environment, including:
- Medical-Surgical
- Emergency Department
- Obstetrics / Labour & Delivery
- Observation
- Additional acute care services as required
The successful candidate must have recent experience in both Emergency Nursing and Obstetrics/Labour & Delivery, in addition to a strong Acute Care/Med-Surg background.
This is not an entry-level opportunity. Candidates must meet the required clinical experience and certification requirements to be considered for submission.
Compensation & Assignment Support
Successful candidates can expect:
- $70.00–$85.00 per hour
- Additional per diem
- Travel support
- Accommodation support
- Dedicated recruitment and onboarding assistance
- Support throughout the assignment
- Eligible NRP and Fetal Health Surveillance certification costs reimbursed following successful completion of the assignment, up to a combined maximum of $500
Final compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, assignment requirements, and applicable contract terms.
Certification Reimbursement
Augury Healthcare will reimburse eligible costs associated with the candidate's NRP and Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) certifications or renewals, up to a combined maximum of $500, following successful completion of the contracted assignment.
Candidates will be required to provide appropriate proof of course completion and payment.
Please note that reimbursement does not replace the facility's requirement for applicable certifications to be current and active prior to submission or commencement of the assignment.
Required Experience
Applicants must have:
- Minimum 2 years of Acute Care / Medical-Surgical experience within the last 5 years
- Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience within the last 3 years
- Minimum 1 year of Obstetrics / Labour & Delivery experience within the last 5 years
- Experience working in fast-paced acute care environments
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to work the required mix of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Required Certifications
Candidates must have current and active:
- CTAS – Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale
- NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- FHS – Fetal Health Surveillance
- BLS / CPR
Additional certifications may be requested based on assignment requirements.
Nursing Registration
Applicants must hold:
- Current registration and good standing as a Registered Nurse in Alberta, or
- Eligibility to obtain Alberta RN registration before the assignment begins
Registered Nurses currently located elsewhere in Canada are encouraged to apply if they are eligible to practise in Alberta.
Key Responsibilities
The successful RN may be responsible for:
- Providing safe, patient-centred nursing care in acute care settings
- Caring for Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department patients
- Completing comprehensive nursing assessments
- Supporting triage and emergency patient care
- Recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition
- Providing Obstetrical and Labour & Delivery nursing care
- Performing fetal monitoring within professional scope
- Supporting deliveries and neonatal stabilization
- Administering medications and treatments as ordered
- Managing IV therapy and other acute care interventions
- Supporting emergency procedures and resuscitation
- Providing patient and family education
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participating in patient handover and continuity of care
- Collaborating with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and other members of the healthcare team
- Following facility policies,
clinical standards, infection prevention practices, and patient safety requirements
Ideal Candidate
We are particularly interested in RNs who:
- Have strong rural or regional acute care experience
- Are comfortable transitioning between Med-Surg, ER, and Obstetrics
- Have recent Labour & Delivery experience
- Are confident working with greater autonomy
- Demonstrate strong emergency assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Are comfortable working varied shifts
- Are dependable and able to commit to the required assignment duration
- Enjoy travel nursing and adapting to new healthcare environments
Why Join Augury Healthcare?
Through Augury Healthcare, candidates can benefit from:
- Competitive compensation of $70–$85 per hour
- Per diem support
- Travel assistance
- Accommodation support
- NRP and FHS reimbursement of up to $500 following successful assignment completion
- Dedicated recruitment and onboarding support
- Access to travel nursing opportunities across Canada
- Clear communication throughout the placement process
- Ongoing support during the assignment
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 clearly identify your:
- Acute Care / Med-Surg experience
- Emergency Department experience
- Obstetrics / Labour & Delivery experience
- Current CTAS certification
- Current NRP certification
- Current Fetal Health Surveillance certification
- Current nursing registration
- Current location
- Assignment availability
Only candidates who meet the required clinical experience and professional requirements will be considered for submission.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation
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, experience, professional requirements, and the needs of the position.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. 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.
Pay: $70.00-$85.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 60.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Licence/Certification:
- NRP Certification (required)
- FHS (required)
Work Location: In person
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