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Internal Travel Nurse - Critical Care, Coronary Care and ICU (Casual Relief Positions Available)

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia

CA$41 - CA$52/hr·Temporary·On Site
·2-5 yrs
·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

The Internal Travel Nurse will provide specialized nursing care across various Critical Care, Coronary Care, and ICU units throughout Nova Scotia. The role involves maintaining high standards of patient care while adapting to different clinical environments and participating in ambulance transports as required.

Req ID

213753Location:

  • Critical
  • Care,
  • Coronary
  • Care and
  • ICU unitsDepartment:
  • Provincial
  • Internal
  • Travel
  • Nurse
  • TeamType of
  • Employment:
  • Casual
  • Relief
  • PositionsUnion: Nursing Bargaining Unit Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the Opportunity Join Nova Scotia Health and elevate your nursing career while exploring Nova Scotia!Nova Scotia Health’s Provincial Internal Travel Nurse Team offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for nurses across the province. With placements available in diverse communities throughout Nova Scotia, you’ll have the chance to expand your skills, experience the warmth of new environments, and contribute to our Critical Care/Coronary Care departments. Enjoy the flexibility, professional growth, and dynamic experiences that come with being a valued member of this team.What to expect in this role:Diverse
  • Experience &
  • Professional
  • Growth: Work in various Critical Care/CCU settings within the province. Share your experience, enhance your skills and expand your clinical knowledge in a collaborative and supportive environment.Flexibility: To support work life balance, work assignments and schedules will take preferences into consideration and be scheduled based on operational need
  • Competitive
  • Benefits: Benefits include competitive salary, preferred shifts will be taken into consideration, pension plan, paid travel / accommodations and more!
  • Meaningful
  • Impact: Improve healthcare access in rural areas.About You

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and eligible for registration in the province of Nova Scotia required Completion of an approved Critical Care Course/Critical Care Certificate/CCNP or Emergency Nursing Program (ENP) required A minimum of 3 years Critical Care nursing experience required BLS certification required Current ACLS/RQI ALS certification required Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Evidence of ongoing relevant education Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good relationships with patients/residents, families and co-workers Willingness to do ambulance transports Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Position Details

Casual relief positions Shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays Compensation and Benefits $40.55 - $49.99 hourly plus 15% (NUR006TN/RN02TN)$51.74 with 25 years’ experience, plus the above premiumNurses employed in the Provincial Internal Travel Nurse Team will receive 15% added to their registered nurse, base hourly rate for all shifts worked as a Provincial Internal Travel Nurse. This additional compensation is subject to the provisions of the collective agreement and will follow the wage scale outlined below. External Nurses hired will be rated and placed on the salary scale in accordance with article 8.01 (A) of the nursing collective agreement.Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold current registration in Nova Scotia. Essential requirements include a minimum of 3 years of critical care experience, valid BLS and ACLS/RQI ALS certifications, and completion of a recognized Critical Care or Emergency Nursing program.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • ACLS
  • Interpersonal skills
  • BLS
  • Clinical knowledge
  • Patient care
  • Critical care nursing
  • ICU nursing
  • Coronary care
  • Ambulance transport

Benefits

  • Pension plan
  • Competitive salary
  • Shift premiums
  • Paid travel
  • Paid accommodations

Posting details

Employment type
Temporary
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$41 - CA$52/hr
Locations
Halifax, Nova Scotia; Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; Inverness, Nova Scotia; Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia; Berwick, Nova Scotia; Truro, Nova Scotia; Bridgewater, Nova Scotia; Kentville, Nova Scotia; New Glasgow, Nova Scotia; Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia; Windsor, Nova Scotia; Seabrook, Nova Scotia; Nictaux, Nova Scotia; Pictou, Nova Scotia; West Petpeswick, Nova Scotia; Churchover, Nova Scotia; Glace Bay, Nova Scotia; Cheticamp, Nova Scotia; New Waterford, Nova Scotia; Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia; Lequille, Nova Scotia; Springhill, Nova Scotia; Mount Pleasant, Nova Scotia; Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia; Mira Road, Nova Scotia; Tickle Road, Nova Scotia; South Pugwash, Nova Scotia; Diligent River, Nova Scotia; Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia; Neils Harbour, Nova Scotia; Upper Nappan, Nova Scotia; Waughs River, Nova Scotia
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

IWK Health is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia dedicated to the highest standards of patient and family-centred care, research and education. The IWK is an integral part of the region’s communities, caring for a...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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