Surgical Registered Nurse RN
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Job Description
Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs Multiple Locations Western NSW 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 across Western NSW. These short-term regional and rural NSW nursing contracts offer excellent hourly rates fully covered travel and accommodation and daily reimbursements perfect for RNs seeking surgical ward travel nursing roles across the diverse Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) the largest LHD in NSW covering a vast rural footprint.
Why youll love this opportunity
- Up to $57.88 per hour super shift penalties
- Travel nurse contracts with accommodation & daily reimbursement provided
- 13week Surgical RN contracts in NSW extensions available
- Work across multiple Western NSW LHD hospitals and services
- Ideal for nurses seeking regional rural or travel nursing experience
About the Role
As a Travel Surgical Registered Nurse you will deliver highquality perioperative and postoperative nursing care across regional and rural hospitals. Youll support patients through pre and postsurgical phases manage recovery and complications and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in surgical and mixed medicalsurgical wards.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing care
- Monitor and manage postsurgical patients including pain management
- Perform wound care drains and postoperative 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 Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD)
Regional Referral Hospitals & Major Facilities:
- Dubbo Base Hospital
- Orange Health Service
- Bathurst Health Service
Procedural & District Hospital Services:
- Parkes Health Service
- Forbes Health Service
- Mudgee Hospital
- Cowra Health Service
Additional Community and Hospital Sites (examples across WNSWLHD footprint):
- Baradine Health Service
- Blayney Health Service
- Bourke Hospital
- Brewarrina Hospital
- Canowindra Health Service
- Cobar Hospital
- Collarenebri Health Service
- Condobolin Health Service
- Coolah Health Service
- Coonabarabran Hospital
- Coonamble Health Service
- Eugowra Health Service
- Gilgandra Health Service
- Goodooga Health Service
- Grenfell Health Service
- Gulargambone Health Service
- Gulgong Health Service
- Lightning Ridge Health Service
- Narromine Health Service
- Nyngan Health Service
- Oberon Health Service
- Peak Hill Health Service
- Rylstone Health Service
- Tottenham Health Service
- Trangie Health Service
- Trundle Health Service
- Tullamore Health Service
- Walgett Health Service
- Warren Health Service
- Wellington Health Service
What youll need
- Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)
- Minimum 1year recent Surgical or MedicalSurgical 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 receive dedicated support consistent contracts and opportunities to grow their careers while delivering essential care in diverse communities.
Why choose travel nursing in Western NSW LHD
- Enhanced surgical exposure and handson regional experience
- Broader scope of practice across multiple rural surgical units
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- Live and work across unique country towns outback plains and community hubs 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.
