Travel Surgical RN - High-Pay Contracts + Free Lodging

CraigCare; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel nurse contracts with accomod​a​

Completion bonus

High hourly rates

Job summary

HealthX is offering Travel Surgical Registered Nurse positions across the Hunter New England Local Health District hospitals, including John Hunter Hospital and regional sites. These short-term contracts provide perioperative and post-operative care experience with diverse surgical wards.

You’ll receive highlycompetitive hourly rates up to $68.49/hour with super and shift penalties, plus a $1600 completion bonus and travel with accommodation provided.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1) is required.
• Minimum 1 year recent Surgical or Medical‑Surgical nursing experience.
• Strong post‑operative assessment and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Current working rights in Australia (urgent, non‑sponsorship role).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre‑operative and post‑operative nursing care.
• Monitor and manage post‑operative patients, including pain management.
• Perform wound care, drains, and post‑operative assessments.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and blood products.
• Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients using clinical pathways.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with NSW Health policies.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Post-operative care

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Education

Registered Nurse – Division 1 (AHPRA)

Job description

HealthX is offering Travel Surgical Registered Nurse positions across the Hunter New England Local Health District hospitals, including John Hunter Hospital and regional sites. These short-term contracts provide perioperative and post-operative care experience with diverse surgical wards.

You’ll receive highlycompetitive hourly rates up to $68.49/hour with super and shift penalties, plus a $1600 completion bonus and travel with accommodation provided.