The Canadian Alternative to ShiftMed and IntelyCare

If you have looked up ShiftMed or IntelyCare from Canada, you have probably hit the same wall: they are United States apps, and they do not operate here. The good news is that Canadian nurses have a homegrown option that works the same way. Here is what each US app does, and what Canadian nurses use instead.

Why the US apps do not work in Canada

ShiftMed and IntelyCare are both on-demand nursing marketplaces built for the US market. They connect nurses and nursing assistants with per diem shifts through an app, with transparent pay and fast payment. Both are large and well reviewed. The catch for Canadians is simple: they are licensed, staffed, and operated for the United States, so you cannot pick up Canadian shifts on them.

• ShiftMed: a US on-demand nursing app for per diem and short-notice shifts. Not operational in Canada.

• IntelyCare: a US per diem staffing platform for nurses and nursing assistants. Not widely launched in Canada.

Nursa is another US app people ask about. It also does not operate in Canada. We cover it in detail in what Canadian nurses use instead of Nursa.

What Canadian nurses use instead

The closest match to those apps, built for Canada, is Staffy. It is a Canadian on-demand marketplace where nurses, RPNs, and PSWs browse local shifts, see the pay rate before they claim, and get paid quickly. It works the way the US apps do: you choose your own shifts, set your own schedule, and work as an independent professional.

You can browse registered nurse shifts directly.

How it works

Staffy connects nurses with hospitals, long-term care homes, and other facilities across Canada that need coverage. You see the shifts available, claim the ones that fit your schedule and radius, and get paid for what you complete. Each listing shows the facility and rate before you claim it.

How to start

Create your profile on the Staffy app, verify your registration with your provincial nursing regulator, and complete the standard checks shown as you build your profile. Once verified, you can see shifts near you and claim the ones that fit.

The takeaway

ShiftMed and IntelyCare are strong apps, but they are built for the United States. If you are a nurse in Canada who wants the same flexible, shift-by-shift work, Staffy is the Canadian option that actually operates here.

Common questions

Does ShiftMed work in Canada? No. ShiftMed is a US on-demand nursing app and is not operational in Canada. Canadian nurses use a local marketplace like Staffy instead.

Does IntelyCare work in Canada? No. IntelyCare primarily operates in the United States and is not widely launched in Canada.

What do Canadian nurses use instead? Staffy, a Canadian on-demand marketplace where nurses, RPNs, and PSWs browse local shifts, see pay rates, and get paid quickly.

How do I start picking up shifts in Canada? Create a profile on the Staffy app, verify your registration and standard checks, then browse and claim shifts near you.

Whether you found us searching for a US app or a Canadian one, the offer is the same: choose your own shifts and work on your terms. Create your profile to get started.

Get started at staffy.com.