Job Description
Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Hunter New England LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)
Up to $*****/hr + super + penalties + $**** completion bonus | Travel nursing contracts NSW | Free accommodation and travel allowance
Join HealthX as an experienced Surgical Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts in the Hunter New England region.
These short-term regional NSW nursing contracts offer excellent hourly rates, fully covered travel and accommodation, and daily reimbursements — ideal for RNs seeking surgical ward travel nursing roles across the diverse network of Hunter New England Local Health District hospitals and services.
Why you'll love this opportunity
Up to $***** per hour + super + shift penalties
$**** HealthX completion bonus
Travel nurse contracts with accommodation provided
6-12-week Surgical RN contracts in NSW – extensions available
Work across multiple Hunter New England LHD hospitals
Perfect for nurses seeking metropolitan, 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 metropolitan, regional, and rural NSW hospitals.
You'll support patients throughout the surgical journey, manage post-op recovery, and work 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 – Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD)




Major / Tertiary & Referral Hospitals:
John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle)
John Hunter Children's Hospital (Newcastle)
Tamworth Hospital
Regional & District Hospital Services:
Armidale Hospital
Belmont Hospital
Cessnock Hospital
Maitland Hospital
Manning Hospital (Taree)
Muswellbrook Hospital
Narrabri Hospital
Scott Memorial Hospital (Scone)
Singleton Hospital
Glen Innes Hospital
Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Gunnedah Hospital
Inverell Hospital
Quirindi Hospital
Multipurpose & Smaller Sites (Examples):
Barraba Multipurpose Service
Bingara Multipurpose Service
Boggabri Multipurpose Service
Denman Multipurpose Service
Guyra Multipurpose Service
Merriwa Multipurpose Service
Tingha Multipurpose Service
Vegetable Creek Multipurpose Service
Walcha Multipurpose Service
Warialda Multipurpose Service
What you'll need
Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)
Minimum
1 year
recent Surgical or Medical-Surgical nursing experience
Strong 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 are supported by dedicated consultants, consistent contracts, and opportunities to grow their careers while delivering top‐quality care to communities across NSW.
Why choose travel nursing in Hunter Recent England LHD
Enhanced surgical exposure across metropolitan and regional settings
Broader scope of practice in diverse surgical units
Professional development and leadership opportunities
Experience vibrant cities, coastal towns, and inland communities while advancing your surgical nursing career

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