Job Description

Medical Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Hunter New England LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)

Up to $68.49/hr + super + penalties + $1600 completion bonus | Travel nursing contracts NSW | Free accommodation and travel allowance

Join HealthX as an experienced Medical Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts across Hunter New England. These 6–12 week regional, rural, and metropolitan NSW nursing contracts offer competitive pay, fully covered travel and accommodation, and daily reimbursements — perfect for RNs seeking medical ward travel nurse roles across HNELHD facilities.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

- Up to $68.49 per hour + super + shift penalties
- $1600 HealthX completion bonus
- Travel nurse contracts with accommodation provided
- 6–12 week Medical RN contracts in NSW – extensions available
- Work across multiple HNELHD facilities in metropolitan, regional, and rural locations
- Gain broad experience in diverse medical ward settings

About the Role

As a Travel Medical Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care in inpatient medical wards. You’ll manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure continuity of care in line with NSW Health protocols.

Key responsibilities:

- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients across acute medical wards
- Administer medications and manage patient treatment plans
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health teams
- Perform clinical documentation and ensure adherence to NSW Health protocols




- Support patient education, recovery, and discharge planning

Locations – Hunter Recent England Local Health District (HNELHD)

Tertiary / Base Hospitals:

- John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle
- John Hunter Children’s Hospital, Newcastle
- Tamworth Hospital

Regional & District Hospitals:

- Armidale Hospital
- Belmont Hospital
- Cessnock Hospital
- Maitland Hospital
- Manning Hospital (Taree)
- Muswellbrook Hospital
- Narrabri Hospital
- Scott Memorial Hospital (Scone)
- Singleton Hospital
- Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital
- Gunnedah Hospital
- Inverell Hospital
- Quirindi Hospital

Multipurpose & Smaller Sites:

- Barraba Multipurpose Service
- Bingara Multipurpose Service
- Boggabri Multipurpose Service
- Denman Multipurpose Service
- Guyra Multipurpose Service
- Merriwa Multipurpose Service
- Tingha Multipurpose Service
- Walcha Multipurpose Service
- Warialda Multipurpose Service
- Vegetable Creek Multipurpose Service

What you’ll need

- Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)
- Minimum 1 year recent medical ward experience
- Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and patient care skills
- Current working rights in Australia (urgent, non-sponsorship 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 travel nurses receive dedicated support, consistent contracts, and the opportunity to build rewarding careers while delivering vital medical care in metropolitan, regional, and rural communities.

📌 Medical Registered Nurse - RN (Newcastle)
🏢 Health X
📍 Newcastle