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Medical Surgical Nurse

  • BC, Canada
  • British Columbia, Canada, Canada

$51 to $62 CAD / hour · Contract

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Pay
$51 to $62 CAD / hour
Job type
Contract
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Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience in an acute-care setting.
Posting language
English
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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) – Medical Surgical(Medsurg)

Position Summary:

Russell Tobin is seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) for Medical-Surgical units across British Columbia. This opportunity offers the chance to work in acute-care hospital settings, providing comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and identify changes in patient condition.
  • Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs.
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and other prescribed interventions.
  • Monitor patients for complications, recognize clinical deterioration, and promptly escalate concerns.
  • Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care, including monitoring recovery and identifying potential complications.
  • Perform wound care, dressing changes, pain management, and other clinical procedures as required.
  • Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding medications, treatment plans, recovery, and discharge instructions.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed clinical documentation.
  • Follow infection prevention and control practices, patient safety standards, and organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license with BCCNM.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience in an acute-care setting.
  • Strong knowledge of medical-surgical nursing practices, patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical interventions.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care environment and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay rate: CAD $51- $62per 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 nursing care to medical-surgical patients, including assessments, medication and IV therapy, perioperative care, wound care, and monitoring for complications. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, maintain clinical documentation, and follow infection-control and patient-safety standards.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current BCCNM Registered Nurse license, graduate from an accredited nursing program, and have at least two years of recent acute-care medical-surgical nursing experience. Current BLS certification and strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills are required, along with availability for flexible shifts.

Skills

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Patient Assessment
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Nursing Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • IV Therapy
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Post-Operative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Safety

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
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Acute Care
  • BCCNM License
  • Accredited Nursing Program
  • BLS Certification
  • Patient Assessment
  • Vital Signs
  • Nursing Care Plans
  • Medication Administration
  • IV Therapy
  • Clinical Interventions
  • Clinical Deterioration
  • Pre-Operative Care
  • Post-Operative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Dressing Changes
  • Pain Management
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Patient Safety
  • Multidisciplinary Team
  • Travel Nursing
  • Contract Nursing

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