Emergency Department Registered Nurse - ED RN

Emergency Registered Nurse - Multiple Locations - Murrumbidgee LHD

Up to $68.49/hr + super + $128 daily allowance + $1600 completion bonus - Travel and accommodation covered - Short-term regional contracts

Join HealthX as an experienced Emergency Registered Nurse and take your expertise across regional New South Wales. These short-term contracts across multiple hospital and MPS sites within Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offer competitive pay, flexibility, and the opportunity to work across diverse emergency settings in welcoming regional communities.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• Up to $68.49 per hour + super + shift penalties
  Competitive pay rates for emergency travel nursing roles across NSW
• $128 daily meal allowance
  Receipt-free and tax-free allowance - more money to take home 
• $1600 HealthX completion bonus
  Receive a bonus payment upon meeting the completion criteria
• Travel and accommodation
  Travel logistics and accommodations are covered
• 6–12 week contracts available – with potential extensions
  Flexibility to explore multiple locations or extend your stay
• Work across multiple MLHD hospitals
  Gain exposure to a wide range of emergency departments and clinical settings
• Gain broad emergency experience in regional and rural settings
  Enhance your clinical skills across varied presentations and acuity levels

About the Role

Provide high-quality emergency nursing care across a range of hospital and MPS settings within Murrumbidgee LHD. You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care in fast-paced Emergency Departments while supporting local teams and communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive emergency nursing care, including triage, resuscitation, and urgent interventions
• Perform cannulation, venepuncture, and medication administration
• Monitor patient conditions and escalate care when necessary
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health teams
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to facility protocols
• Support patient education, safety, and discharge planning

Locations – Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)

Base & Major Hospitals:

• Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
• Griffith Base Hospital
• Young Health Service
• Tumut Hospital

Regional & Multipurpose Sites:

• Cootamundra Health Service
• Temora Hospital
• West Wyalong Health Service
• Narrandera Hospital
• Leeton Health Service
• Junee Hospital
• Hay Hospital
• Lockhart Hospital
• Gundagai Hospital

 

Why choose travel nursing in Murrumbidgee LHD

• Experience authentic regional NSW communities with welcoming country hospitality
• Explore wineries, national parks, rivers, and scenic countryside across the Riverina region
• Enjoy a slower-paced lifestyle while maintaining strong clinical exposure
• Discover local cafes, food culture, and regional events throughout the region
• Combine travel, adventure, and career progression through flexible nursing contracts

What you’ll need

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)
• Minimum 1 year recent Emergency Department experience
• ALS certification and strong resuscitation/triage skills
• Australian working rights (non-sponsorship position due to contract timeframe)

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.