Job Description
Emergency 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 Emergency Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts across Hunter New England.
These short-term regional, rural, and metropolitan NSW nursing contracts offer competitive pay, fully covered travel and accommodation, and daily reimbursements — ideal for RNs seeking Emergency Department travel nursing roles across Hunter New England Local Health District facilities.
Why you'll love this chance
Up to $***** per hour + super + shift penalties
$**** HealthX completion bonus
Travel nurse contracts with accommodation provided
6-12 week Emergency RN contracts in NSW – extensions available
Work across multiple HNELHD hospitals
Gain broad emergency experience in metropolitan, regional, and rural settings
About the Role
As a Travel Emergency Registered Nurse, you'll provide high-quality emergency and acute care across a variety of hospital environments, from tertiary referral centers to regional and rural EDs.
You'll conduct triage, resuscitation, and emergency interventions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver best-practice care in fast-paced emergency settings.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver comprehensive emergency and acute nursing care
Conduct triage, resuscitation, and emergency interventions
Perform cannulation, venepuncture, and medication administration
Monitor and respond to clinical deterioration using escalation pathways
Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
Ensure accurate documentation in line with NSW Health protocols




Locations – Hunter New 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 Emergency Department nursing experience
ALS certification with strong resuscitation and triage capability
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 regional and metropolitan nursing careers while delivering vital care in communities.
Why choose travel nursing in Hunter New England LHD
Greater clinical autonomy and hands-on emergency practice
Broader patient presentations and complex case exposure
Opportunities for professional development and leadership
Experience coastal, river valley, regional, and rural communities while advancing your emergency nursing career

📌 Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Ed Rn (New South Wales)
🏢 Health X
📍 New South Wales