Why Become a Travel Nurse?
A NEW CHAPTER
Looking for a pay increase?
Want more time off for vacations, family or education?
Want to explore Canada, with your travel expenses and housing paid?
Eager to enhance your skill-set?
Explore all the Benefits of Travel Nursing
Meet new people, work in new environments,
kayak with belugas, fish for fresh lobster, surf the west coast,
explore the Maritimes, gaze at the Northern Lights…
A travel nursing career will make ordinary days extraordinary.
Travel nursing is the first step to financial freedom. Our travel nurses earn a very competitive salary. When on contract, you’ll make a minimum of $45/hour.
Another benefit of travel nursing: all your travel and housing expenses are paid for.
Just imagine what you could do with those extra dollars!
You’ll be guided towards enhancing and increasing your skill set.
Gain the certifications and experience levels that health care facilities look for.
Many nurses that work with us have added tremendous experience to their resumes with each new contract!
Don’t want to work 12 months a year?
Want to spend more time with your family?
Want enough time off to travel the world?
No problem. When you’re a travel nurse you can choose to take time off at any point throughout the year
You can be in control of your work-life balance.
Why become a travel nurse with Select Medical Connections?
We have helped thousands of Canadian nurses live the life they’ve always dreamed of through temporary travel nursing positions. You can be next!
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Top 10 Reasons to Travel Nurse this Fall
For travel nurses looking for an exciting change of scenery, now is the time to start planning your fall contract.
Travel Nursing in Rural and Remote Areas: What to Expect
A travel nursing contract in a rural community is a unique opportunity. Learn how to get the most from a rural location; from Select Medical Connections.
3 Lessons from Florence Nightingale for Travel Nurses Today
As nursing evolves, Florence Nightengale’s core values to help and save people remain at the heart of the profession. Travel nurses today are part of her enduring legacy that puts saving others first without compromising your ongoing journey to discover yourself.
De-escalating Dementia Patients: Helping Nurses Deal with Aggressive Behaviours
Creating a safe work environment is extremely important for nurses, who are often exposed to aggressive and violent patient behaviour. Knowing how to effectively care for dementia patients and how to de-escalate a situation can be crucial in maintaining workplace...
Unprofessional travel nurse conduct – don’t make these mistakes
Travel nursing is exciting but also comes with considerable responsibility. We’ve put together 9 guidelines that you should follow to ensure you don’t tarnish your nursing career while on contract.
Summer: Travel Nursing’s Best Season
While every season offers a unique travel nursing experience, summer is the best time of year to work as a travel nurse.
The Financial Benefits of Travel Nursing
Dreaming of a career in nursing that offers travel, skill development and financial stability? Learn about six great reasons to travel nurse (for your bank account!)
Insurance Matters For Travel Nurses
To protect themselves, travel nurses need to transfer their risk of professional negligence – real or alleged – to an insurer, which is both an easy and cost effective practice.
The Importance of Diversity in Nursing
The value of diversity in travel nursing is tremendous, as it helps ensure quality care is provided to patients, regardless of their background.
Travel Nursing in the Prairies this winter? Try these outdoor activities!
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta have a variety of once-in-a-lifetime winter experiences just waiting for local travel nurses to discover! Here are our top suggestions for you to plan outdoor adventures while on contract in the prairies…
6 Tips to Celebrate the Holidays While Travel Nursing
Away for the holidays? Looking to make special moments happen? Here are six practical tips to make your holidays on the road magical!
Looking to hire our nurses? We are proud to be partnered with over 25 Health Authorities and Health Care Companies. Be the next to partner with us, and trust we can help to alleviate some of your staffing stress.