Job Description Medical, Surgical Ward & Theatre Registered Nurses – Multiple Locations | NSW-Wide Travel Nurse Contracts Up to $68.49/hr super penalties $1,600 completion bonus | Travel, accommodation & daily living allowance provided | Short-term regional, rural and coastal contracts Join HealthX as an experienced Medical/Surgical Ward/Theatre Registered Nurse and take your career across New South Wales. With short-term travel nursing contracts available across multiple NSW Local Health Districts, you can access competitive pay, flexible contract lengths and the opportunity to work in diverse Emergency Departments throughout metropolitan, regional, rural and coastal communities. Why you’ll love this opportunity Up to $68.49 per hour super shift penalties Competitive pay rates for Registered Nurses undertaking travel nursing contracts across NSW.

$1,600 HealthX completion bonus Receive a bonus payment upon meeting the contract completion criteria. Travel, accommodation and daily living allowance provided Support with travel and accommodation, plus daily reimbursement for meals and incidentals, subject to placement arrangements. 6–12 week contracts available, with potential extensions Choose a contract that suits your availability, explore different locations or extend your stay where opportunities permit.

Opportunities across NSW Local Health Districts Explore placements in metropolitan, regional, rural and coastal hospitals while gaining experience across different emergency settings. Build your emergency nursing experience Manage varied clinical presentations and acuity levels while supporting local healthcare teams and communities across NSW.

About the Role Provide high-quality medical and surgical nursing care across hospitals throughout New South Wales. You will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care to patients admitted for medical management, surgical procedures and post-operative recovery, working collaboratively with local clinical teams to support positive patient outcomes throughout their hospital stay. Whether you prefer a coastal location, a regional hospital or a rural healthcare service, HealthX can help you explore contract opportunities that align with your experience, availability and career goals.

Key responsibilities Deliver comprehensive medical and surgical nursing care to patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions. Conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs and evaluate clinical progress. Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care, including wound management and recovery monitoring.

Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with clinical guidelines and hospital policies. Recognise and respond promptly to clinical deterioration using appropriate escalation pathways. Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to support coordinated patient care.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NSW Health policies and procedures. Support safe patient flow, discharge planning, handovers and continuity of care. Adapt to different hospital environments, clinical teams and local procedures.

Locations – Across New South Wales Opportunities may be available across the following NSW Local Health Districts, subject to current vacancies and contract requirements: Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) – Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Young, Tumut and surrounding regional communities. Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) – Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Bega, Batemans Bay, Cooma and surrounding communities. Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) – Lismore, Grafton, Ballina, Byron Bay and surrounding coastal and rural communities.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) – Newcastle, Tamworth, Armidale, Moree and surrounding communities. Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) – Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Broken Hill and surrounding regional communities. Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) – Broken Hill and surrounding remote communities.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) – Wollongong, Shellharbour, Nowra and surrounding coastal communities. What you’ll need Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1). Minimum one year of recent medical, surgical or theatre nursing experience.

Strong clinical assessment skills and confidence managing patients with acute medical conditions and surgical needs.

Experience in post-operative care, wound management, medication administration and recognising clinical deterioration. Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Australian working rights (these are short-term contract positions and do not offer sponsorship).

Why HealthX At HealthX, we’re more than a recruiter. We are a healthcare-led organisation that understands the realities of working on the floor and the pressures of delivering care. When you join us, you get consistent support, reliable pay, and a team that values safe, high-quality care as much as you do.

We are committed to helping you build a career that is both rewarding and sustainable.

Make a meaningful impact with your nursing skills and provide exceptional care to our greater Illawarra Shoalhaven community.

$74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ654349 | Applications close: 27 April 2027

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

As a Registered Nurse, you’ll work closely with patients, their families, and a supportive multidisciplinary team to create and deliver care plans that promote positive health outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference by providing compassionate, person-centred care within your role. Your day to day will include assessing, planning, and evaluating care, while mentoring and supporting newer team members. We value your professional development and adherence to best practices, and we’re committed to fostering a work environment that reflects the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. If you’re excited about contributing to a team that truly cares and making an impact in people’s lives, we’d love to have you on board!

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-Salary packaging- less tax and more take-home pay

-Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteriawithin the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category Arole.

-Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-Current AHPRA Registration

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHDandother important application information.

-Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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-For role-related queries or help applying, contact Amanda Vickers at ​[email protected]

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.