Canada's largest
travel nursing community.
Helping Canadian nurses find contracts, build careers, connect with agencies, and grow professionally.
Everything you need to move forward
We handle the logistics so you can focus on what matters: exceptional care and a career that keeps growing.
Total Mobility
Work coast to coast with assignments that fit your life and your ambitions.
Premium Pay
Industry-leading hourly rates with transparent, on-time compensation.
Housing Sorted
Fully arranged accommodation so you can land and start with zero stress.
Full Coverage
Comprehensive benefits, licensing support, and travel reimbursement.
Grow Faster
Continuing education credits and mentorship from a national community.
Real Support
A dedicated coordinator in your corner, available around the clock.
Success stories: nurses crossing borders
Meet the nurses transforming their careers by embracing mobility across Canada. From the Atlantic coast to Pacific shores, discover inspiring journeys of growth and community impact.
Our community in motion
Capturing authentic moments of professional excellence, collaboration, and human connection.
Nurses Connecting
Healthcare professionals building community across borders
Mark Hernandez
Founder & CEO of Canadian Travel Nurses Inc. | Builder of Canada's largest travel nursing community
20,000+
Community Members
Education & Early Career
Mark graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Far Eastern University in the Philippines. He began his nursing career in 2007, working across clinic, emergency, and community health settings—building a foundation of clinical expertise and deep understanding of patient care.
The Travel Nursing Journey
In 2010, Mark made the pivotal decision to move to Canada, beginning his travel nursing journey in 2011 with his first contract in rural Manitoba. Over the next decade, he worked as a locum and travel nurse across Canada's most remote and diverse regions—British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. His career also took him internationally to the Cayman Islands and the United States.
Recognizing a Need
Through years of navigating contracts, licensing, and remote nursing assignments, Mark identified a critical gap: travel nurses across Canada lacked meaningful professional connections. The industry was fragmented, isolated, and disconnected. This realization became the catalyst for a community.
Building the Community
In 2015, Mark created the Canadian Travel Nurses Facebook community—a simple idea that would become the largest online network for Canadian travel nurses with over 20,000 members. The platform transformed from a network into a movement, connecting nurses with opportunity, knowledge, and belonging.
Today's Vision
Today, Mark focuses on building the complete ecosystem supporting travel nurses through community engagement, professional education, career opportunities, and innovative housing solutions. He is the creator of the Canadian Travel Nurse Expo, a flagship event connecting nurses, recruiters, agencies, and healthcare organizations across the nation.
Real Estate & Housing Solutions
Beyond community leadership, Mark is a real estate investor specializing in furnished housing for traveling medical professionals. He understands firsthand the accommodation challenges healthcare workers face on assignment and is committed to solving them through thoughtful property investment and advocacy.
Career Timeline
2007
Started nursing career
2010
Moved to Canada
2011
Started travel nursing
2015
Created CTN Community
Today
Building Canada's largest nursing ecosystem
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