Operating Theatre - Travel Nurse

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Accommodation provided

Travel assistance

Regional opportunities

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment in Mackay, QLD is seeking experienced perioperative travel nurses for short-term contracts across regional Queensland. You will work across scrub/Scout, anaesthetics, recovery/PACU, endoscopy and day surgery while redeploying when theatres are down.

These contracts offer the chance to travel from Mackay to Cooktown and beyond, with competitive rates, accommodation, travel assistance and dedicated recruiter support throughout the placement.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate perioperative experience.
• Recent experience in the perioperative specialty.
• Ability to undertake ward redeployment when required and travel across regional Queensland.
• Current NUM reference; Police Check; WWCC where required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub/Scout roles across perioperative settings.
• Anaesthetics and Recovery/PACU coverage.
• Endoscopy and Cardiac Cath Lab support.
• Perioperative all-rounder duties across theatres.
• Provide care during day surgery procedures.
• Adapt to redeployment when theatres are down.
• Collaborate with hospital teams in regional locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Willingness to travel

Cross-hospital experience

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Mackay QLD

Contract

PERIOPERATIVE TRAVEL NURSES | QUEENSLAND

Take your theatre skills on the road and discover Queensland!

cmr is looking for experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses to join our travel nursing team for short-term contracts across regional, rural and remote Queensland.

From Mackay to Cooktown, Thursday Island and beyond, these contracts give you the opportunity to experience different hospitals, communities and clinical environments while continuing to work in your area of expertise.

PERIOPERATIVE TRAVEL NURSES | QUEENSLAND

Take your theatre skills on the road and discover Queensland!

cmr is looking for experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses to join our travel nursing team for short-term contracts across regional, rural and remote Queensland.

From Mackay to Cooktown, Thursday Island and beyond, these contracts give you the opportunity to experience different hospitals, communities and clinical environments while continuing to work in your area of expertise.

THE ROLES

We are seeking experienced nurses across a range of perioperative specialties, including:

• Scrub/Scout
• Anaesthetics
• Recovery/PACU
• Perioperative All-Rounder
• Endoscopy
• Cardiac Cath Lab
• Day Surgery

A key requirement for these positions is the ability to undertake ward redeployment when required, particularly when theatres are down or operating lists are reduced. You will need to be confident working outside the theatre environment and able to safely utilise your broader acute nursing skills.

WHAT CMR OFFERS

• Competitive rates + penalties + super
• Accommodation provided
• Travel assistance
• Short-term contracts across Queensland
• Regional, rural and remote opportunities
• A dedicated theatre recruitment consultant who understands your clinical background
• Support throughout the entire recruitment and placement process
• The opportunity to explore Queensland while continuing your nursing career

ABOUT YOU

• Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate perioperative experience
• Recent experience in your relevant perioperative speciality
• Confidence working across different hospital environments
• Ability to undertake ward redeployment when required
• Strong communication and adaptability
• A willingness to travel and work in regional, rural or remote locations
• Current or recent NUM reference
• Current Police Check
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) where required
• Mandatory training, immunisation and compliance documentation as required by the hospital

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE AWAITS

Whether you're looking for your next contract in Mackay, Cooktown, Thursday Island or somewhere completely new, cmr can help connect you with opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

If you're an experienced perioperative nurse ready to take your skills on the road, apply today or contact Leigh for a private and confidential chat.