Intensive Care Nurse
- BC, Canada
- British Columbia, Canada, Canada
$56 to $68 USD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $56 to $68 USD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of critical care or ICU nursing experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Us: Russell Tobin is a leading workforce solutions provider connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities across Canada. We are committed to supporting healthcare professionals with flexible contract opportunities while helping healthcare facilities meet their staffing needs.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive care nurse
Position Summary:
Russell Tobin is seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to join Intensive Care Unit (ICU) teams across British Columbia. The RN will provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care to critically ill and medically complex patients, closely monitoring patient conditions, administering medications and treatments, managing advanced therapies and equipment, and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients in the ICU.
- Conduct ongoing patient assessments and closely monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and changes in clinical condition.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other treatments as ordered.
- Operate and monitor advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, and infusion pumps.
- Assist with procedures and provide support during emergency interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in accordance with facility policies and professional standards.
- Educate and support patients and their families regarding treatment, care plans, and recovery.
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
Qualifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Minimum 1-2 years of critical care or ICU nursing experience
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Strong knowledge of critical care procedures.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and clinical assessment skills.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rate: CAD $56- $68 per hour
- Facility-provided accommodation for the duration of the assignment
- 24*7 Support for the best contract experience
- Professional development opportunities, including continuing education support
- Round-trip airfare reimbursement
- Paid travel time at regular hourly rates, capped at 7.5 hours each way
- Opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience while working in a supportive healthcare environment
Position Details
- Assignment Length: 4-13 weeks (extension opportunities available)
- Location: Multiple locations across British Columbia (Prince George Terrace, Sechelt, Quesnel, etc.) Canada (On-site)
- Schedule & Shifts: Full-time hours; Day, Evening, and Night shifts based on facility requirements
- Job Type: Contract | Travel Nursing
Connect With Us
Email: vanshika.aggrawal@russelltobin.com
Contact: 778-326-0682
Equal Opportunity Statement
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including ongoing assessments, monitoring, medication and treatment administration, and operation of advanced medical equipment. Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, respond to changes in patient condition, document care, and support patients and families.
Requirements
Requires a current Registered Nurse license, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and 1–2 years of critical care or ICU nursing experience. Candidates must have ACLS and BLS/CPR certifications, strong critical care knowledge and clinical assessment skills, and flexibility to work varied shifts.
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Blood Product Administration
- Ventilator Operation
- Cardiac Monitor Operation
- Infusion Pump Operation
- Emergency Intervention
- Care Planning
- Patient Documentation
- Patient and Family Education
- Clinical Assessment
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Facility-Provided Accommodation
- 24/7 Support
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Continuing Education Support
- Round-Trip Airfare Reimbursement
- Paid Travel Time
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Hiring contact email
vanshika.aggrawal@russelltobin.com
Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Intensive Care Unit
- Critical Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs
- Cardiac Rhythms
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Blood Products
- Ventilators
- Cardiac Monitors
- Infusion Pumps
- Emergency Interventions
- Individualized Care Plans
- Patient Documentation
- Patient and Family Education
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- ACLS
- BLS
- CPR
- Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams
- Travel Nursing
- Contract Nursing