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Registered Nurse

Vancouver, BC ยท On-site

CA$33 - CA$37/hr

Registered Nurse (RN)- Travel Medicine This isn't a traditional nursing role and that's exactly the point. Passport Health is North America's largest travel medicine and immunization provider, with ...

Registered Nurse (RN)

Vancouver, BC ยท On-site

CA$41.42 - CA$55.91/hr

  • PTO

THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our Braddan Private Hospital Team! Available Positions: * Full-time RN * Part-time RN We offer: * Highest industry wage * Benefits-100 ...

Surgical RN

Vancouver, BC ยท On-site

CA$32 - CA$38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Elite365 covers travel to the United States. * Elite365's relocation team will help you find the perfect home and pay for the first 60 days of housing. * Elite365's RNs, who act as Clinical Nurse ...

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How much do travel rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for travel rn in Vancouver, BC is $58.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.79 and $72.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a travel RN?

Travel RNs, or travel registered nurses, are licensed nurses who take temporary assignments at healthcare facilities across different locations, often to fill short-term staffing gaps. These assignments can last from a few weeks to several months and may require nurses to relocate temporarily. Travel RNs provide the same level of care as staff nurses, but benefit from flexible scheduling, higher pay rates, and opportunities to gain experience in diverse settings. They often work through staffing agencies that help match them with jobs and handle logistics like housing and licensure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a travel RN?

To thrive as a Travel RN, you need a current RN license, strong clinical skills, and experience in various healthcare settings. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), travel nursing agencies' systems, and often certifications like BLS and ACLS are typically required. Flexibility, excellent communication, and the ability to quickly adapt to new teams and environments are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure safe, high-quality patient care while efficiently integrating into diverse clinical settings.

What are some typical challenges travel RNs face when adapting to new healthcare facilities?

Travel RNs often encounter the challenge of quickly learning new protocols, electronic health record systems, and facility-specific procedures at each assignment. Adjusting to different team dynamics and patient populations can also require strong communication and adaptability skills. However, most facilities provide orientation and support, and experienced travel nurses develop strategies to integrate smoothly, such as asking proactive questions and building rapport with new colleagues. This adaptability not only enhances patient care but also helps RNs grow professionally.

What is the difference between Travel Rn vs Staff Nurse?

AspectTravel RnStaff Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, sometimes additional certificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, required certifications
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments at various healthcare facilities, often across locationsFull-time or part-time at a single healthcare facility
Employer & Industry UsageStaffing agencies, healthcare networks, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities

Travel Rns typically work on short-term assignments at different locations, offering flexibility and travel opportunities. Staff Nurses usually work at a single facility with a consistent schedule. Both roles require RN licensure and similar certifications, but their work settings and employment structures differ significantly.

How much can a traveling registered nurse make?

Traveling registered nurses typically earn between $1,800 and $3,000 per week, depending on factors such as location, experience, specialty, and shift differentials. They often receive additional benefits like housing stipends, travel allowances, and health insurance, which can increase overall compensation.
Infographic showing various Travel Rn job openings in Vancouver, BC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,274 per year, or $58.8 per hour.

Registered Nurse

Passport Health

Vancouver, BC โ€ข On-site

CA$33 - CA$37/hr

Part-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)- Travel Medicine

This isn't a traditional nursing role and that's exactly the point.

Passport Health is North America's largest travel medicine and immunization provider, with 300+ clinics across the Canada & the U.S. We're looking for experienced RNs who are ready to step out of a high-pressure hospital or traditional clinic setting and into a role built around autonomy, specialized expertise, and genuine one-on-one patient connection.

What Makes This Role Different:

Most of our nurses work independently - no charge nurse, no team overhead, no endless task lists. You manage your day by seeing your clients, and providing them with the best experience possible. You will be supported by a network of clinical leadership, but the day-to-day is yours.

Travel medicine is a specialty. You'll develop deep expertise in vaccine-preventable diseases, international health risks, and pre-travel health planning - knowledge most nurses never get to build. Every client interaction is a true consultation, not a check-the-box encounter.

Current Opening Details
  • Location(s): DT Vancouver

  • Employment Type: Part-Time (PT)

  • Compensation: $33.00 - $37.00/hour

  • Weekly Hours & Schedule: 8 - 24 hour/week including every other weekend

What You'll Do
  • Conduct in-depth travel health consultations and educate clients on destination-specific risks

  • Administer vaccines per standing orders and monitor for adverse reactions

  • Recommend and promote travel health products and medications as clinically appropriate

  • Manage clinic setup, inventory, and compliance with safety and documentation protocols

  • Support onsite corporate wellness or vaccine clinic events as needed

  • Complete ongoing travel medicine training - we invest in keeping your clinical knowledge current

Scheduling - The Honest Picture

Passport Health uses a census-based scheduling model, similar to what you may have seen in hospital or outpatient settings. We want you going in with realistic expectations. The nurses who thrive here are those who value the trade-off: less rigidity, more autonomy, and the ability to build a schedule that works for their life and for the business needs, even if that means some week-to-week variability.

Here's what that means in practice:

  • Hours are based on client demand, which varies slightly by location and season

  • We create a schedule that offers 3 - 6 months of consistency, helping provide stability, while recognizing that hours are not guaranteed in some markets

  • To support schedule planning and consistency, we require availability within set scheduling windows, which allows us to provide a clear, forward-looking view of your work schedule

  • We do our best to honor availability, and flexibility (preferred day/time coverage, weekends, or willingness to cover multiple locations) can increase your scheduled hours

  • Peak travel seasons (typically September - March) generally bring higher and more stable volume

What You Need to Succeed
  • Active RN license in good standing in working province

  • 1+ years of clinical nursing experience (travel medicine background a plus, not required)

  • Comfortable working independently - you won't always have backup in the clinic

  • Strong patient communication and education skills

  • Reliable access to a personal computer (training systems require desktop or laptop)

  • Proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet)

  • Current First Aid/CPR certification

  • Ability to lift and transport vaccine inventory as needed (up to 25 lbs)

  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computers and peripherals.

  • Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting patients

  • Moves and restructures organization of storage room to make space for new inventory

  • Access to a reliable vehicle

Ideal For Nurses Who
  • Are adaptable - comfortable shifting gears between high-volume and consultative modes

  • Want the range of both clinic types without switching locations

  • Are reliable for weekend coverage and flexible with scheduling

Perks

  • Includes PAID lunch breaks.

  • Flexible hours.

  • Professional advancement opportunities available.

  • Enjoy a great work/ life balance with daytime hours and no overnight shifts.

  • Comprehensive orientation and paid training.


Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced RN who's ready for something different - a role where your clinical judgment is trusted and your patient relationships matter - we'd love to hear from you.


Learn more: https://www.passporthealthglobal.com/ca/

Passport Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At Passport Health, we wholeheartedly embrace diversity and inclusion as cornerstones of innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive communities and an equitable workplace where our employees can authentically be themselves.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to all prospective candidates. If you require any accommodations to facilitate your participation in the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your input will enable us to eliminate any potential barriers and ensure your full engagement throughout the selection process.