Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Contract - Rockhampton, QLD

MediRecruit; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Temporary contract Aug 2026

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Varied emergency caseload

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a temporary contract in the Rockhampton Emergency Department. You will deliver high-quality emergency care across a broad range of presentations within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, established ED experience, and ALS certification. Triage, resuscitation and IV cannulation skills are essential, with ventilation experience considered highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated emergency nursing experience.
• Advanced Life Support certification.
• Triage, resuscitation and IV cannulation experience.
• Ventilation experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care across all acuity levels.
• Perform triage assessments and prioritise patient care.
• Provide advanced life support and participate in resuscitation.
• Perform IV cannulation and medication administration.
• Support ventilated patients as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary emergency team.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Triage

Advanced Life Support

IV cannulation

Ventilation support

Education

Nursing qualification (RN) with AHPRA

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Contract - Rockhampton, QLD

About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a temporary contract placement in the Emergency Department at Rockhampton, QLD. This contract runs from 13 to 30 August 2026, with potential to extend. You will join a busy ED team delivering high-quality emergency care across a broad range of presentations, working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care across all acuity levels
• Perform triage assessments and prioritise patient care
• Provide advanced life support and participate in resuscitation
• Perform IV cannulation and medication administration
• Support ventilated patients as required
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary emergency team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Benefits:

• $65 - $75 per hour + superannuation
• Temporary contract - 13 to 30 August 2026, with potential to extend
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Excellent clinical variety across emergency presentations

About You:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated emergency nursing experience (essential)
• Advanced Life Support certification (essential)
• Triage, resuscitation and IV cannulation experience (essential)
• Ventilation experience (highly desirable)
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (highly desirable)
• Eligible to work in Australia

About Us:

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.

Additional information

• $65 - $75 per hour + superannuation
• Temporary contract - 13 to 30 August 2026, with potential to extend
• Excellent clinical variety across emergency presentations