Travel Nursing in Canada

So How do you Become a Travel Nurse?

First of all, why hire a travel nurse versus hiring someone permanent? Great question. I think one of the reasons for this is, the process of hiring a new employee takes time and it costs a lot of money to train and orientate a new nurse. 

Whereas, when hiring a travel nurse, the hospital in need (generally from a rural area, but not always the case) contacts a travel nursing agency, and then the agency contacts you......and then voila! 

Basically in a nutshell, you sign a contract, hop on plane, they take care of your accommodations, and pay you an above average life changing wage! You get to explore Canada, and all of your expenses are paid.

Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon. JT & Steve Ross (TRU Senior Lecturer, BScN Program) (May 2019)

Quadra Island, An Island off the Eastern Coast of Vancouver Island (August 2019)  

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Step 1 - Developing Your Professional Profile

This is a general checklist of what you will need to get started with your travel nursing profile.

Ø  Resume

Ø  Application Form

Ø  RN License Verification Form

Ø  Clinical Skills Checklist

Ø  Certificates

Ø  CPR/ACLS/BLS

Ø  Professional References

Ø  Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

Ø  Proof of Eligibility to work in Canada

Ø  Medical Release

Ø  Immunization History

Ø  WHIMS training

Ø  Fit Test / Respirator Details

Ø  Passport Photo