Surgical Registered Nurse RN
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Job Summary
Job Description
Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs Multiple Locations Hunter New England LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)
Up to $57.88/hr super penalties Travel nursing contracts NSW Free accommodation travel & daily living allowance
Join HealthX as an experienced Surgical Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts in the Hunter New England region. These short-term regional NSW nursing contracts offer excellent hourly rates fully covered travel and accommodation and daily reimbursements ideal for RNs seeking surgical ward travel nursing roles across the diverse network of Hunter New England Local Health District hospitals and services.
Why youll love this opportunity
- Up to $57.88 per hour super shift penalties
- Travel nurse contracts with accommodation provided
- 13-week Surgical RN contracts in NSW extensions available
- Work across multiple Hunter New England LHD hospitals
- Perfect for nurses seeking metropolitan regional rural or travel nursing experience
About the Role
As a Travel Surgical Registered Nurse you will deliver high-quality perioperative and post-operative nursing care across metropolitan regional and rural NSW hospitals. Youll support patients throughout the surgical journey manage post-op recovery and work closely with multidisciplinary teams in surgical and mixed medicalsurgical wards.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative nursing care
- Monitor and manage post-surgical 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
Locations Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD)
Major / Tertiary & Referral Hospitals:
- John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle)
- John Hunter Childrens Hospital (Newcastle)
- Tamworth Hospital
Regional & District Hospital Services:
- Armidale Hospital
- Belmont Hospital
- Cessnock Hospital
- Maitland Hospital
- Manning Hospital (Taree)
- Muswellbrook Hospital
- Narrabri Hospital
- Scott Memorial Hospital (Scone)
- Singleton Hospital
- Glen Innes Hospital
- Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital
- Gunnedah Hospital
- Inverell Hospital
- Quirindi Hospital
Multipurpose & Smaller Sites (Examples):
- Barraba Multipurpose Service
- Bingara Multipurpose Service
- Boggabri Multipurpose Service
- Denman Multipurpose Service
- Guyra Multipurpose Service
- Merriwa Multipurpose Service
- Tingha Multipurpose Service
- Vegetable Creek Multipurpose Service
- Walcha Multipurpose Service
- Warialda Multipurpose Service
What youll need
- Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)
- Minimum 1 year recent Surgical or Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- Strong postoperative assessment and clinical decisionmaking skills
- Current working rights in Australia (urgent nonsponsorship role)
About HealthX
HealthX is a trusted Australian healthcare employer specialising in regional rural and travel nursing contracts. We directly employ our nurses and partner with NSW Health Local Health Districts across the state.
Our nurses are supported by dedicated consultants consistent contracts and opportunities to grow their careers while delivering topquality care to communities across NSW.
Why choose travel nursing in Hunter New England LHD
- Enhanced surgical exposure across metropolitan and regional settings
- Broader scope of practice in diverse surgical units
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- Experience vibrant cities coastal towns and inland communities while advancing your surgical nursing career
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
We place GPs, nurses, midwives & allied health pros in roles across Australia, with visa, AHPRA & relocation support included.
