(RN) – ICU / High Acuity Unit | Shuswap Lake General Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU / High Acuity Unit | Shuswap Lake General Hospital

Facility: Shuswap Lake General Hospital

Location: 601 10th Street, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada

Position Summary

Greenstaff Medical Canada is seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses for a travel nursing opportunity in the ICU / High Acuity Unit at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.

The successful candidate will provide specialized nursing care to critically ill and high-acuity patients requiring continuous monitoring, advanced clinical assessment, and timely interventions. The RN will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, and manage critically ill and high-acuity patients.

Recognize clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.

Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and other relevant clinical parameters.

Administer medications, IV therapies, and prescribed treatments.

Provide respiratory support and manage critical care equipment within the RN's scope of practice and competency.

Assist with emergency resuscitation, stabilization, and patient transfers.

Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate changes in patient condition promptly.

Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families.

Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and critical care protocols.

Qualifications and Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Recent critical care, ICU, or high-acuity nursing experience.

CCRN – Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification: Required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by the facility.

Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and emergency response skills.

Ability to manage complex patient needs in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Travel Contract Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation.

Accommodation support, subject to contract terms.

Travel reimbursement for eligible expenses.

Guaranteed weekly hours, where specified in the contract.

Overtime compensation in accordance with applicable employment standards and contract terms.

Paid orientation, where provided by the assignment.

Dedicated recruitment and onboarding support from Greenstaff Medical Canada.

Opportunity to gain valuable critical care experience in British Columbia.