Canada-wide travel nurse placement
From Calgary to Newfoundland. Housing, per diem, licensing support. For every province.
Travel Nursing at a Glance
Contract Length
6–8 weeks standard, renewable to 6 months
Experience Required
Min 2 years Canadian clinical experience
Housing Allowance
Provided or arranged rental included
Per Diem
Competitive tax-free daily allowance
Benefits
Extended health and dental from day 1
Licensing Support
Interprovincial transfer + fees reimbursed
Nurse Types We Place
RN — General
General registered nursing for hospitals and clinics across Canada.
RN — ICU / Critical Care / ER
Intensive and emergency care in high-demand facilities.
LPN
Licensed practical nursing for long-term care and rehabilitation.
RPN (Psychiatric)
Registered psychiatric nursing for mental health facilities.
Specialty Nursing (Highest Demand)
ICU / Critical Care
Demand: Very High
CCRN preferred, ACLS, BLS
Emergency Room
Demand: Very High
CEN preferred, ACLS, PALS
Operating Room
Demand: High
Perioperative cert, CNOR
Labour and Delivery
Demand: High
Obstetrical exp, NRP
Pediatrics
Demand: High
PALS required
Medical-Surgical
Demand: Moderate
General RN licence
Top Placement Locations
| Location | Demand | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary Urban Hospitals | Very High | Standard compensation |
| Edmonton Urban Hospitals | Very High | Standard compensation |
| Fort McMurray | Extreme | Premium compensation |
| Rural Alberta | Extreme | Highest per diem + premium |
| Ontario | Extreme — 40% shortage | Premium compensation |
| Northern Territories | Extreme | Maximum per diem |
Before a nurse's first shift in any province, SwyftCare registers with that province's WCB. Alberta, Ontario WSIB, BC WorkSafeBC, and all provinces registered before first placement.