Job Description
Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Western NSW LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)
Up to $*****/hr + super + penalties + $**** completion bonus | Travel, accommodation & daily living allowance provided | Short-term regional contracts
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 you'll love this opportunity
Up to $***** per hour + super + shift penalties
Travel nurse contracts with accommodation & daily meal reimbursement provided
6 - 12‐week 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 high‐quality perioperative and post‐operative nursing care across regional and rural hospitals.
You'll support patients through pre‐ and post‐surgical phases, manage recovery and complications, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in surgical and mixed medical‐surgical 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 – 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 you'll need
Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)
Minimum
1 year
recent Surgical or Medical‐Surgical nursing experience
Solid post‐operative assessment and clinical decision‐making 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 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 hands‐on 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

📌 Surgical Registered Nurse - Rn (New South Wales)
🏢 Health X
📍 New South Wales