(RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | University Hospital of Northern British Columbia

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | University Hospital of Northern British Columbia

Facility: University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC)

Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Position Summary

Greenstaff Medical Canada is seeking experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurses (RNs) for a travel nursing opportunity at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George, BC.

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

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients and monitor changes in clinical condition.

Continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and other critical parameters.

Administer medications, IV infusions, and prescribed treatments safely.

Provide critical care interventions and respiratory support within demonstrated competency and scope of practice.

Recognize and respond promptly to clinical deterioration and medical emergencies.

Assist with resuscitation, stabilization, and transfers of critically ill patients.

Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate significant changes in patient status.

Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families.

Follow infection prevention and control measures, medication safety procedures, and critical care protocols.

Qualifications and Requirements

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

Recent and relevant ICU or critical care 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.

Demonstrated competency in critical care monitoring, emergency interventions, and management of critically ill patients.

Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork abilities.

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

Travel Contract Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation.

Accommodation support, subject to contract terms.

Travel reimbursement for eligible expenses, according to assignment provisions.

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 at a major regional referral hospital in Northern British Columbia.

Work Environment

The successful candidate will work in the Intensive Care Unit at UHNBC, providing specialized care to critically ill patients in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions.