Emergency | Medical-Surgical | Rural Acute Care
Alberta & Newfoundland & Labrador (Rural & Remote Assignments)
Earn $50-$55/hour + $75 Daily Per DiemTake Your LPN Career Beyond the Ordinary
Are you an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse looking for an opportunity to expand your skills, earn competitive compensation, and make a meaningful impact in underserved communities?
We are seeking skilled and compassionate LPNs for exciting travel assignments throughout rural and remote communities in Alberta and Newfoundland & Labrador. These positions are ideal for nurses who are confident working to their full scope of practice, thrive in fast-paced acute care environments, and are eager to take on new challenges while exploring some of Canada's most unique communities.
Candidates with recent Emergency Department and/or Medical-Surgical experience are strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
We believe healthcare professionals deserve exceptional support while on assignment.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates of $50-$55 per hour
- $75 daily per diem to assist with meals and incidental expenses
- Accommodation assistance available throughout your contract
- Rental vehicle assistance available for eligible assignments
- Relocation and travel support
- Flexible contract opportunities
- Dedicated recruiter support before, during, and after assignment
- Opportunities to work in diverse rural healthcare settings
- Valuable experience supporting communities where your skills are needed most about the Role
As a Travel LPN, you will provide high-quality patient care within hospitals, rural health centres, emergency departments, acute care units, and other healthcare environments. Working collaboratively with physicians, Registered Nurses, and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
This role requires nurses who are comfortable working independently, adapting to new clinical settings, and practicing at their full scope in dynamic healthcare environments.
Specialty OpportunitiesEmergency Department (ER)
Support emergency healthcare teams by assessing and monitoring patients, assisting with urgent interventions, providing treatments, and responding effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions. CTAS experience is considered a strong asset.
Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
Provide care for patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery through ongoing assessments, medication administration, wound care, patient education, and collaboration with the broader healthcare team.
Rural Acute Care
Rural assignments offer a unique opportunity to develop a broad clinical skill set while caring for diverse patient populations. Nurses in these settings often work across multiple service areas and play a vital role in supporting community healthcare needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care.
- Perform patient assessments and monitor changes in condition.
- Administer medications, treatments, injections, and IV therapies within scope of practice.
- Perform direct IV push medications where permitted and clinically appropriate.
- Assist with procedures, specimen collection, catheterization, and other nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and health management.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic medical record systems.
- Support discharge planning and continuity of care initiatives.
- Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality assurance standards.
Required QualificationsRequired
- Active CLPNA (Alberta) and/or CLPNNL (Newfoundland & Labrador) registration/licensure in good standing, or eligibility to obtain registration prior to assignment start.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience within the last 3 years.
- Recent Emergency Department and/or Medical-Surgical experience.
- Ability to work to the full scope of LPN practice.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to travel and work in rural and remote communities.
Preferred
- CTAS certification and Emergency Department experience.
- Direct IV push experience.
- IV therapy certification.
- Phlebotomy and venipuncture skills.
- Airway management experience.
- Catheter care experience.
- Experience using electronic health records such as Connect Care, Epic, Cerner, or similar systems.
- Previous rural or remote nursing experience.
Screening Questions
Qualified candidates should be able to answer yes to most or all of the following:
- Do you have a minimum of two years of recent Emergency Department and/or Medical-Surgical experience?
- Are you able to work to the full scope of LPN practice?
- Do you have CTAS certification or Emergency Department triage experience?
- Do you have direct IV push experience?
- Are you willing to travel and work in rural and remote communities?
Please Note
Current Alberta Health Services (AHS) employees are not eligible for these travel assignments.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced LPN ready for a rewarding travel opportunity that offers competitive pay, comprehensive assignment support, and the chance to make a real difference in rural healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Compensation: $50-$55/hour + $75 Daily Per Diem
Location: Rural & Remote Communities throughout Alberta & Newfoundland & Labrador
Accommodation Assistance: Available
Rental Vehicle Assistance: Available for Eligible Assignments
Relocation Assistance: Available
Travel Requirement: 100%
Pay: $50.00-$55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
