Critical Care Travel Nursing Jobs in Canada

Advance your critical care career while exploring Canada’s diverse regions—from bustling cities to remote northern communities.


Discover rewarding ICU Travel Nursing Jobs in Canada with Select Medical Connections.

From windswept cliffs to cozy coastal villages, Newfoundland offers travel nurses a unique mix of scenic adventure and meaningful healthcare opportunities.


Discover diverse clinical settings, warm community vibes, and generous compensation packages—explore Travel Nursing Jobs in Newfoundland with Select Medical Connections.

From windswept cliffs to cozy coastal villages, Newfoundland offers travel nurses a unique mix of scenic adventure and meaningful healthcare opportunities.


Discover diverse clinical settings, warm community vibes, and generous compensation packages—explore Travel Nursing Jobs in Newfoundland with Select Medical Connections.

Why Travel Nursing in Canada?

Why Choose Canada for Critical Care Travel Nursing?

Canada offers a unique landscape for critical care nurses seeking professional growth and personal adventure. With high demand for ICU nurses nationwide, you’ll find meaningful work paired with the chance to explore stunning coastlines, mountain towns, and multicultural urban centres.

  • Ongoing demand for ICU nurses across provinces and territories.


  • Competitive pay, bonuses, and northern/remote travel incentives.


  • Work-life balance in scenic locations—from BC’s mountain towns to Atlantic Canada’s coast

  • Expanded scopes of practice and diverse patient populations.


  • Opportunities to work in both large teaching hospitals and small, high-impact facilities




In-Demand Specialties & Clinical Settings

In-Demand Specialties & Clinical Settings

Critical care remains one of the most in-demand nursing specialties in Canada, especially in rural and remote communities where specialized staff are limited.


  • ICU and High Acuity travel roles across British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and the territories

  • Opportunities in tertiary care centres, community hospitals, and rural outreach facilities

  • Collaborate with top health authorities like Fraser Health, Vancouver Island Health, Saskatchewan Health, and Northern Regional Health, and many more! 

  • Cross-functional experience in critical care-adjacent units such as step-down, telemetry, or emergency

Critical care remains one of the most in-demand nursing specialties in Canada, especially in rural and remote communities where specialized staff are limited.


  • ICU and High Acuity travel roles across British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and the territories

  • Opportunities in tertiary care centres, community hospitals, and rural outreach facilities

  • Collaborate with top health authorities like Fraser Health, Vancouver Island Health, Saskatchewan Health, and Northern Regional Health, and many more! 

  • Cross-functional experience in critical care-adjacent units such as step-down, telemetry, or emergency

Newfoundland is a breathtaking island province where natural wonders meet tight-knit communities and a growing demand for skilled nurses. It’s home to Canada’s oldest city—St. John’s—offering a vibrant mix of history, culture, and some of the best seafood in the country.


Whether you’re looking for work in a buzzing city hospital or a peaceful rural clinic, Newfoundland’s healthcare landscape has something for everyone.

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How to Practice as a Critical Care Travel Nurse in Canada

How to Practice as a Critical Care Travel Nurse in Canada

To work as a travel ICU nurse in Canada, RNs must hold a valid nursing license in the province or territory of their assignment.

Select Medical Connections helps guide nurses through licensing and registration every step of the way.


Key Steps


  • Ensure your RN registration is in good standing in your home province

  • Obtain licensing in your destination province via endorsement or registration

  • Meet any additional requirements (e.g., jurisprudence exams, criminal record checks)

  • Consider holding multiple provincial licenses if working across regions

To work as a travel ICU nurse in Canada, RNs must hold a valid nursing license in the province or territory of their assignment.

Select Medical Connections helps guide nurses through licensing and registration every step of the way.


Key Steps


  • Ensure your RN registration is in good standing in your home province

  • Obtain licensing in your destination province via endorsement or registration

  • Meet any additional requirements (e.g., jurisprudence exams, criminal record checks)

  • Consider holding multiple provincial licenses if working across regions

Apply Now

Required Certifications & Experience

Critical Care Nursing Qualifications

Critical Care Nursing Qualifications

Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)


Experience: 2-3 years in a Critical Care Department setting preferred.


Skills Checklists:

  • Critical Care Nursing Checklist

  • Medical Skills Checklist

  • Long-Term Care Checklist


These help us match your experience with the right role

Lifestyle & Culture of an ICU Travel Nurse

Lifestyle & Culture of an ICU Travel Nurse

Travel nursing in Canada offers more than clinical experience, it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re on contract in a vibrant city or a remote lakeside town, there’s always something new to discover.


  • World-class hiking, skiing, and national parks across the Rockies, Laurentians, and Atlantic coastline

  • Lower cost of living in rural areas and smaller towns

  • Rich cultural events like music festivals, winter carnivals, and Indigenous celebrations

  • Food scenes ranging from prairie comfort food to coastal seafood and global cuisine

  • Opportunities to explore new provinces every few months, or return to favourite regions

Travel nursing in Canada offers more than clinical experience, it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re on contract in a vibrant city or a remote lakeside town, there’s always something new to discover.


  • World-class hiking, skiing, and national parks across the Rockies, Laurentians, and Atlantic coastline

  • Lower cost of living in rural areas and smaller towns

  • Rich cultural events like music festivals, winter carnivals, and Indigenous celebrations

  • Food scenes ranging from prairie comfort food to coastal seafood and global cuisine

  • Opportunities to explore new provinces every few months, or return to favourite regions

Newfoundland is a breathtaking island province where natural wonders meet tight-knit communities and a growing demand for skilled nurses. It’s home to Canada’s oldest city—St. John’s—offering a vibrant mix of history, culture, and some of the best seafood in the country.


Whether you’re looking for work in a buzzing city hospital or a peaceful rural clinic, Newfoundland’s healthcare landscape has something for everyone.

Apply Now

Why Choose Select Medical Connections?

Why Choose Select Medical Connections?

We specialize in connecting ICU nurses with flexible, rewarding contracts across Canada. Whether you're looking for urban intensity or rural autonomy, Select Medical Connections supports you with:


  • Benefits and Comprehensive Insurance: You receive extended benefits and insurance from day 1 of your contract (Minimum contract length: 8 weeks).

  • Pay Day Friday - That's right - Select Medical has paid every Friday for the last 884 Fridays, and going strong.

  • Personalized Job Matching – We find contracts that suit your specialty and lifestyle.

  • Credentialing & Licensing Assistance – Support with BC licensing requirements.

  • Competitive Pay & Perks – Earn top wages (including a tax-free per diem), rental cars, and free travel and housing!

  • 24/7 Emergency Hotline - Available for all after-hours needs!

Getting Started

How to Land a Critical Care Travel Nursing Contract in Canada with Select Medical Connections

1) Apply Online – Submit your application with Select Medical Connections through our online portal.


2) Chat with a Recruiter – Discuss your experience, preferences, and availability with your dedicated recruiter.


3) Explore Opportunities – Once your recruiter has analyzed your profile, it’s time to consider your options! Find the best contracts in Canada, from urban hospitals to remote assignments.

1) Apply Online – Submit your application with Select Medical Connections through our online portal.


2) Chat with a Recruiter – Discuss your experience, preferences, and availability with your dedicated recruiter.


3) Explore Opportunities – Once your recruiter has analyzed your profile, it’s time to consider your options! Find the best contracts in BC, from urban hospitals to remote assignments.


Start Your ICU Travel Nursing
Adventure Today!

Discover rewarding clinical opportunities, generous pay, and adventurous opportunities as an ICU travel nurse.

Apply Now

Start Your ICU Travel Nursing
Adventure Today!

Discover rewarding clinical opportunities, generous pay, and adventurous opportunities as an ICU travel nurse.

Apply Now