(RN) – Telemetry / Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Surgical Unit

Location: Fort St. John Hospital (FSJH) – Fort St. John, British Columbia

Position Type: Travel Nursing Contract

Position Summary

Greenstaff Medical is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for the Telemetry / Surgical Unit at Fort St. John Hospital. The successful candidates will provide comprehensive nursing care to acute-care patients requiring cardiac monitoring, medical-surgical interventions, and pre- and post-operative care.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.

Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient conditions, recognizing and promptly escalating abnormal findings.

Provide care to patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring.

Deliver pre-operative and post-operative nursing care, monitoring recovery and identifying potential complications.

Perform and document Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) assessments when required.

Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapies safely in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.

Monitor surgical wounds, drains, dressings, and other post-operative interventions.

Assess and manage pain, support patient mobility, and promote recovery.

Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.

Maintain accurate nursing documentation and collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital protocols.

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

Current RN registration in good standing with BCCNM.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PEWS (Pediatric Early Warning Score) training.

Telemetry training.

Previous hands-on PEWS experience completed before arrival at the facility.

PEWS training and experience must be clearly documented on the candidate's resume.

Recent acute-care experience in telemetry and/or medical-surgical nursing.

Strong clinical assessment, cardiac monitoring, and rhythm interpretation skills.

Experience providing pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

Strong communication, documentation, and critical-thinking skills.

Important Candidate Submission Requirement

Candidates must have completed PEWS training and have prior PEWS experience before arriving at the facility. PEWS training and experience must be explicitly reflected on the submitted resume.

Travel Contract Benefits

Competitive travel nursing compensation.

Accommodation and travel assistance, subject to contract terms.

Guaranteed hours and overtime provisions as outlined in the contract.

Opportunity to work in an acute-care hospital setting in Northern British Columbia.