Rural Remote Short Term Contracts | Travel & Accommodation Covered |

Lumia Care is a leading healthcare staffing provider, partnering with hospitals and health services across Australia. We connect skilled Registered Nurses with meaningful short‑term opportunities in rural, remote, and regional communities.

About the Opportunity

We're seeking experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses for a variety of contract opportunities across Queensland's regional and rural communities, including Rockhampton, Dysart, Stanthorpe, Mackay, Cherbourg, Theodore, Tara, and Cooktown, as well as opportunities in Kimba and other rural locations.

Contracts are available from mid-September through to January next year, with vacancies commencing from 15 September onwards. With a range of contract lengths available, start and finish dates are flexible and negotiable, making these roles ideal for nurses seeking either short-term travel assignments or longer regional contracts while experiencing some of Australia's most unique communities.

What We Offer

- Competitive agency rates (Up to $70-80/hour AM base rate)
- Paid travel and accommodation




- Flexible contract durations (4 weeks -3 months)
- Assistance with paperwork and competency training

Your Key Responsibilities

- Triage & assessment of patients with acute and emergency presentations
- Deliver safe, timely, high‑quality care in agile ED settings
- Respond to trauma and resuscitation scenarios
- Administer medications and treatments according to clinical guidelines
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient flow
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety and infection‑control standards
- Provide patient education and reassurance during high‑stress situations

What You’ll Need

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 2 years’ recent ED experience
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
- Full Australian working rights
- Competence in Triage, Resuscitation, and Cannulation
- Strong clinical judgement and confidence working in new environments

For a confidential discussion, contact Komal Sen via Email - [email protected] or Call 02 8262 0372.

📌 Emergency Registered Nurse I Queensland (Mackay)
🏢 Lumia Care
📍 Mackay