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Registered Nurse Locum Program Travel NurseJoin to apply for the Registered Nurse Locum Program Travel Nurse role at Alberta Health Services.OpportunityIf you love to travel and work, we offer opportunities in Acute Care (Emergency, OR, Obstetrics, ICU, NICU, Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Mental Health), Home Care, and Continuing Care. From prairie grasslands to dense boreal forest, you will experience communities with unique cultures and incredible landscapes. Our Registered Nurse Locum Program provides shortterm assignments (3 weeks to one year) working fulltime hours. You will assess, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for diverse patient populations, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams while balancing multiple priorities.Locum Incentives (pilot until Mar 31, 2026): $25/hour locum premium for hours worked. $50/day rural incentive for assignments outside Grande Prairie & Fort McMurray. Daily per diem $25.40 + meal allowance $57/day. Travel reimbursement & provided accommodation. This position is part of Health Shared Services (HSS), effective December 1, 2025. As an HSS employee in the RN/RPN Locum Program, you will provide temporary support where it is needed most across northern Albertas four new Provincial Health Agencies and AHS. The program offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a real impact in different care settings, all while being supported by streamlined processes and resources. It is an opportunity to keep your skills sharp, explore new environments, and strengthen patient care across the province.DescriptionAs a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and wellbeing. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.Program DetailsTransition Company: Health Shared ServicesClassification: RN Locum (1920.75)Union: United Nurses of AlbertaUnit and Program: Locum ProgramPrimary Location: North Zone RN Locum ProgramLocation Details: As Per LocationMultiSite: At or Out of (UNA only)FTE: 0.00Posting End Date: 31MAR2026Employee Class: Casual/ReliefDate Available: 10APR2026Hours per Shift: VariesLength of Shift in weeks: VariesShifts per cycle: VariesShift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On CallDays Off: OtherMinimum Salary: $43.26Maximum Salary: $59.21Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle ProvidedRequired QualificationsCompletion of an accredited nursing education program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLSHCP).Minimum of one year nursing experience.Experience in at least one of the following departments is required: acute care, emergency, intensive care, operating room, obstetrics, continuing care, home care, or psychiatry.Additional Required QualificationsAt least one year (minimum 1,920 hours) of recent Registered Nurse experience within Canada in your specific area of expertise; Canadian experience is essential to ensure familiarity with local standards and patient care environments.Valid Class 5 drivers license.Preferred QualificationsExperience working in rural settings with limited resources.Charge nurse experience.Triage experience (CTAS) for ED role.Case management and RAI training for Home Care role.Ability to work independently as the sole healthcare practitioner at a site.Additional certifications specific to area of expertise.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeParttimeJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr