Emergency Room and Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation bonus
  • Signing bonus

Emergency Room and Emergency Department RN Jobs in the USA for Canadian NursesLocation: United States; Multiple States
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: $31 to $55 USD per hour; approximately $43 to $76 CAD per hour

Canadian Emergency Room Nurses Wanted in the USA

IntelliStaff Medical is recruiting experienced Canadian Emergency Room and Emergency Department Registered Nurses for full-time, direct-hire positions with U.S. hospital employers.

These ER nursing jobs in the USA are for Canadian RNs who have completed the NCLEX-RN, possess recent hospital-based Emergency Department experience, and are willing to relocate to the United States.

Opportunities may be available in:

  • Hospital Emergency Departments
  • Emergency Rooms
  • Level I, II, III, and IV Trauma Centres
  • Adult Emergency Care
  • Paediatric Emergency Care
  • Community Hospitals
  • Regional Medical Centres
  • Emergency Observation Units

Available departments, trauma levels, schedules, and patient populations vary by hospital.

Emergency Room RN Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

  • Triaging patients based on clinical urgency
  • Assessing patients with illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions
  • Providing rapid stabilization and emergency nursing care
  • Administering medications, blood products, and IV therapies
  • Assisting with resuscitation and emergency procedures
  • Monitoring patients for changes in condition
  • Caring for patients with cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and traumatic emergencies
  • Preparing patients for admission, transfer, surgery, or discharge
  • Maintaining accurate electronic health records
  • Educating patients and families
  • Collaborating with physicians, paramedics, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Following infection prevention and patient-safety procedures

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 Emergency Room or Emergency Department RN experience
  • Current Basic Life Support certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular 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 recent ER nursing experience
  • Trauma centre experience
  • Paediatric emergency nursing experience
  • Current PALS, TNCC, ENPC, or emergency nursing certification
  • Experience with triage, resuscitation, and high-acuity patients
  • Experience with ventilators, cardiac monitoring, and conscious sedation

ER Nurse Pay and Benefits

Hospital employers offer approximately $31 to $55 USD per hour, depending on the position, location, schedule, and experience. This is approximately $43 to $76 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 ER nurses with:

  • U.S. nursing licence guidance
  • VisaScreen and credential guidance
  • TN application preparation and border-crossing coaching
  • Emergency Department job matching
  • 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 for ER Nursing Jobs in the USA

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

There is no recruitment fee for candidates.

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