Role overview

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation bonus
Signing bonus

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs in the USA for Canadian RNsLocation: United States; Multiple States
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: $31 to $48 USD per hour; approximately $43 to $66 CAD per hour

Canadian Medical/Surgical Nurses Wanted in the USA

IntelliStaff Medical is recruiting experienced Canadian Medical/Surgical Registered Nurses for full-time, direct-hire positions with U.S. hospital employers.

These Medical/Surgical RN jobs are for Canadian nurses who have completed the NCLEX-RN, have recent hospital-based experience, and are willing to relocate to the United States.

Opportunities may include:

Medical/Surgical Units
General Medicine or Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Neurology
Oncology
Renal and Urology
Gastrointestinal Units
Telemetry
Post-Operative Care
Medical Observation Units

Medical/Surgical RN Responsibilities

Responsibilities vary by hospital and may include:

Assessing and monitoring adult medical and surgical patients
Developing and updating nursing care plans
Administering medications, blood products, and IV therapies
Providing wound and post-operative care
Monitoring patients for changes in condition
Preparing patients for procedures, surgery, and discharge
Educating patients and families
Maintaining accurate electronic health records
Coordinating care with multidisciplinary clinical teams
Following infection prevention and patient-safety procedures
Working rotating shifts, weekends, or holidays when required

Minimum Requirements

Canadian citizenship; required for TN visa eligibility
Active Canadian RN registration in good standing
NCLEX-RN successfully completed
Eligibility to obtain a nursing licence in the applicable U.S. state
At least one year of recent hospital-based Medical/Surgical RN experience
Current Basic Life Support certification
Strong English communication and documentation skills
Willingness to relocate to the United States
Ability to satisfy hospital screening and health requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred and may be required by certain hospital employers.

Preferred Qualifications

VisaScreen or Visa4Nurses Certificate completed or in progress
Two or more years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
Telemetry or cardiac monitoring experience
Post-operative nursing experience
Wound care and IV therapy experience
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
Experience caring for patients with multiple medical conditions

Compensation and Benefits

U.S. hospital employers offer approximately $31 to $48 USD per hour, depending on the position, location, schedule, and experience. This is approximately $43 to $66 CAD per hour for comparison. Exchange rates fluctuate, and employees are paid in U.S. dollars.

Benefits may include:

Sign-on bonuses with select employers
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid vacation and sick leave
Retirement savings programs
Night, weekend, and shift differentials
Continuing education opportunities

Complete compensation and benefit details will be provided before an employer interview.

TN Visa and Relocation Support

IntelliStaff Medical supports qualified Canadian Medical/Surgical nurses with:

U.S. nursing licence guidance
VisaScreen and credential guidance
TN application preparation and border-crossing coaching
Job matching and interview preparation
Relocation planning

IntelliStaff Medical is the recruitment firm, not the employer. Employment offers, compensation, benefits, and immigration-support documents are provided by participating U.S. hospital employers. TN admission is determined by U.S. immigration authorities and is not guaranteed.

Apply Today

Submit an updated résumé outlining your Medical/Surgical experience, certifications, NCLEX-RN status, U.S. nursing licence status, and VisaScreen or Visa4Nurses progress.

There is no recruitment fee for candidates.