Job Description

Travelling Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Acute Care Contracts in Australia

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for flexible, rewarding travel nursing jobs in Australia? Our acute care travel nursing contracts are designed to benefit you — whether it’s financial flexibility, professional growth, or lifestyle freedom — all while working in regional and rural hospitals & MPS sites across Australia.

How Our Travel Nursing Contracts Benefit You

Choosing one of our travel RN contracts means you can:

• Maximise your earnings – competitive RN pay rates with penalties, shift loadings, and overtime opportunities
• Enjoy travel and accommodation provided – we handle the logistics so you can focus on nursing
• Choose your work locations – contracts across multiple acute care wards including ED, Medical/Surgical, Critical Care, Mental Health, and more
• Grow your clinical skills – rotate through diverse hospital settings and gain valuable experience
• Maintain flexibility – short-term or long-term contracts (4–12 weeks) with options to extend
• Work-life balance – travel contracts allow you to explore new regions, meet new teams, and take breaks between placements if desired
• Professional support – our team provides guidance, and ongoing assistance throughout your placement

Acute Care Specialties Available

Due to the urgent nature of these roles and short turn-around period, they are non-sponsorship positions and you must have current working rights in Australia in order to be eligible

We are seeking Travelling Registered Nurses (RNs) for roles in:

• Emergency Department (ED) – ALS and Triage certification required
• Remote Area Nursing - REC & MEC required
• Medical and Surgical Units
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• High Dependency and Critical Care
• Mental Health and Acute Psychiatric Units
• Maternity and Paediatrics (where applicable)
• Rehabilitation and Sub-Acute Care
• Aged (MPS Sites)
• Renal/ Dialysis

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across acute hospital wards
• Adapt quickly to new clinical environments and teams
• Support patients and families with professionalism and empathy
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellent outcomes

Requirements

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum 12 months’ recent acute care experience (ED, Medical/Surgical, Critical Care, etc.)
• ALS and Triage certification required for Emergency Department RN roles
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills
• Flexibility to work across regional and rural Australia

Why Travel Nursing With Us?

Our travel nursing contracts are designed around your needs: competitive pay, fully supported placements, exposure to multiple acute care settings, and opportunities to advance your career — all while exploring Australia.

Contact Our HealthX Team

For more information or to apply, reach out to:

• Gareth Llewellyn – 0438 631 931 / gareth.llewellyn@healthx.com.au

• Rayhan (Ray) Maheswara – 0483 391 117 / rayhan.maheswara@healthx.com.au