Operating Theatre | Travel Nurse

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel assistance available

Regional opportunities

Perioperative support from consultant

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment in Melbourne seeks experienced Operating Theatre Nurses for short-term travel contracts across Victoria. Roles include Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Cardiac Cath Lab, Anaesthetics, Recovery/PACU, Scrub/Scout.

Flexible start dates, 4+ weeks, with competitive rates and regional opportunities. Applicants must hold full working rights in Australia, current AHPRA registration with no restrictions, and at least two years in the operating theatre.

Qualifications

• Full operating theatre experience required.
• Australian working rights mandatory.
• Current AHPRA registration without restrictions.
• Minimum 2 years’ operating theatre experience.
• Vaccination compliance and hospital requirements.
• Current police check and clinical references.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care across theatre settings.
• Support patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Assist in Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Cardiac Cath Lab, Anaesthesia, PACU, Scrub/Scout roles.

Skills

Operating theatre experience

Travel nursing

Clinical terminology

Nursing assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with Operating Theatre specialization

AHPRA registration

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Melbourne VIC

Contract

1mo ago , from Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

TRAVEL NURSING CONTRACTS | OPERATING THEATRE | VIC & BEYOND

We are seeking experienced Operating Theatre Nurses for short-term travel nursing contracts across Victoria and beyond.

Opportunities are available across:

• Day Surgery
• Endoscopy
• Cardiac Cath Lab
• Anaesthetics
• Recovery / PACU
• Scrub / Scout

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Contracts from 4 weeks and beyond
• Competitive rates
• Accommodation provided
• Travel assistance available
• Regional, rural and remote opportunities
• Ongoing support throughout your contract by a consultant who is also a perioperative RN.
• Opportunity to extend or move on to your next contract

ABOUT YOU

• Full working rights in Australia
• Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions
• Minimum 2 years' recent operating theatre experience
• Relevant experience in your specialty
• Fully vaccinated and able to meet hospital vaccination requirements
• Current clinical competencies and compliance documentation
• Current Police Check
• Current clinical references

Whether you're an experienced travel nurse or looking to take your first contract, we can help find an opportunity that suits your experience, availability and preferred location.

If you're ready to explore Australia while continuing your nursing career, get in touch for a private and confidential chat.