Acute Travel Registered Nurse - RN
- 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.
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:
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Gareth Llewellyn – 0438 631 931 / gareth.llewellyn@healthx.com.au
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Rayhan (Ray) Maheswara – 0483 391 117 / rayhan.maheswara@healthx.com.au
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