(RN) – Telemetry / Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Surgical Unit

Location: Burnaby Hospital – Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Position Type: Travel Nursing Contract

Position Summary

Greenstaff Medical is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to support the Telemetry / Surgical Unit at Burnaby Hospital in Burnaby, BC. The successful candidate will provide safe, high-quality patient care to individuals requiring cardiac monitoring, post-operative care, and general surgical nursing support.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and clinical conditions, identifying and escalating changes promptly.

Care for patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring and recognize abnormal cardiac rhythms.

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

Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.

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

Support pain management, mobility, personal care, and patient recovery.

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

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

Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) registration in good standing with BCCNM.

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

Strong knowledge of cardiac monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and recognition of clinical deterioration.

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

Ability to assess, prioritize, and respond effectively in a fast-paced acute-care environment.

Strong communication, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Current BLS certification.

Additional certifications such as ACLS may be required or preferred depending on unit requirements.

Travel Contract Benefits

Competitive travel nursing compensation.

Accommodation and travel assistance, subject to contract terms.

Guaranteed hours, overtime, and other applicable benefits as outlined in the contract.

Opportunity to work within a hospital-based acute-care setting in British Columbia.