About the Role

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Obstetrics (OBS) | East Kootenay Regional Hospital

Location: East Kootenay Regional Hospital, 13 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract

Position Summary

Greenstaff Medical Canada is seeking an experienced, Perinatal-trained Registered Nurse (RN) for an Obstetrics (OBS) travel nursing opportunity at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. The successful candidate will provide safe, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns throughout labour, delivery, and the postpartum period, supporting positive patient and family outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care during labour, delivery, and postpartum recovery.

Conduct maternal assessments and monitor fetal well-being and labour progression.

Recognize and promptly escalate signs of maternal or fetal complications.

Assist with deliveries and manage obstetric emergencies within the nurse’s scope of practice.

Perform newborn assessments and provide stabilization and resuscitation as required.

Support breastfeeding, newborn care, and patient and family education.

Administer prescribed medications and treatments safely.

Maintain accurate nursing documentation and communicate changes in patient condition.

Work collaboratively with physicians, midwives, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Follow clinical protocols, infection prevention measures, and patient safety standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

Current registration in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a Registered Nurse.

Recent Obstetrics, Labour & Delivery, or Perinatal nursing experience.

Perinatal training – required.

Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) certification – required.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification – required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic maternity care environment and respond to emergencies.

Travel Contract Benefits

Benefits may include, subject to contract terms:

Competitive hourly compensation.

Accommodation assistance or provided accommodation.

Travel reimbursement to and from the assignment.

Guaranteed weekly hours, where specified in the contract.

Paid orientation, where included in the contract.

Pay and Benefits

$77.8/hr

Benefits, overtime, allowances and any conditions are set by the employer and may not be listed above — confirm the full package before accepting an offer.

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