Travelling Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Calvary Health Care; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and living away from home allowances

Accommodation support

Generous salary packaging up to $15,900

Discounted health insurance

Ongoing training and education programs

Flexible placement options

Job summary

A leading health care organization is looking for a Travelling Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across various regional hospitals in Australia. This full-time position includes conducting nursing assessments, care planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have current AHPRA registration and experience in acute care settings. This role offers flexibility, travel allowances, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Flexible and willing to travel for work.
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective patient-centered care.
• Conduct nursing assessments and care planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient discharge.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Current unrestricted AHPRA registration

Recent acute care hospital experience

Job description

Site Locations

• Bruce, ACT, Australia, 2617
• Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650
• Waratah, NSW, Australia, 2298
• Adelaide, SA, Australia
• Elizabeth Vale, SA, Australia, 5112
• North Adelaide, SA, Australia, 5006
• Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
• Launceston, TAS, Australia, 7250
• Lenah Valley, TAS, Australia, 7008

Contract Type

• Casual
• Fixed Term - Task Specific

Position

Full-Time, Monday to Friday, shift rotations

Location

Australia-wide sites

Salary

Based on the Enterprise Agreement + non-for-profit salary packaging (increase your take home pay) + Super + Employee discounts

Why Join Calvary’s Travel Workforce?

Experience the flexibility and adventure of travel nursing while making a real impact in regional and coastal communities across Australia.

• Travel with Purpose: Short-term placements across diverse acute care hospitals, supporting teams during critical workforce needs
• Career Growth: Broaden your clinical expertise by working in varied acute settings and multidisciplinary teams
• End-to-End Support: Travel & living-away-from-home allowances, accommodation assistance, and a dedicated support team
• Flexibility: Choose placements that suit your lifestyle, availability, and career goals

About The Role

As a Travelling Registered Nurse - Acute Care, you will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care within regional Calvary acute hospitals, working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

We are looking for nurses across a range of specialty areas, and placements will vary depending on your experience and site needs. This includes:

• Emergency
• Intensive Care
• Perioperative Services
• Surgical
• Haematology/Oncology
• Midwifery

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and acute care delivery
• Care planning, implementing and evaluating acute patient care
• Contributing to discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Providing accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Communicating effectively with patients, families and care teams
• Practising in accordance with legislation, policies and professional standards
• Respecting patient values, cultural needs and confidentiality

About You

You are a Registered Nurse who is adaptable, clinically confident, and enjoys variety and regional living.

Essential Criteria

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Full working rights in Australia
• Recent acute care hospital experience
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new environments
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Willingness to travel and work away from home
• Commitment to patient safety, professional standards and teamwork
• COVID-19 immunisation (unless medically exempt)

Locations

Placements available across NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, and SA, including regional, coastal, and metropolitan sites.

What We Offer You

• Travel and living away from home allowances
• Accommodation support for placements
• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 + $2650 meals and entertainment benefits each year, increasing your overall take-home pay.
• Discounted health insurance, retail, travel, lifestyle and technology offer.
• Fitness Passport membership – affordable access to gyms and health providers for you and your family.
• Ongoing training, education partnerships and leadership development programs.
• Career pathways with opportunities to grow across Calvary nationally.
• Flexible placement options

Why work for Calvary?

With over 140 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, Calvary offers an inclusive, values-driven workplace where your contribution truly matters.

Apply now

Start your travel nursing journey with an organisation making a positive difference in communities across Australia.

Enquiries

Jane Wong – [e-mail]

Additional Information

• At Calvary, we are committed to child safety and the well‑being of vulnerable individuals. All staff are expected to uphold this commitment in line with our safeguarding policies and legal obligations.
• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, which may include, but are not limited to, reference checks, work rights verification, criminal history checks, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.