Job Description
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurses – Northern Territory
Up to $80/hr + super + penalties | Travel & accommodation provided | Flexible 6–24 week contracts
Join HealthX as an experienced Intensive Care Registered Nurse and take your skills to the Northern Territory.
These contracts offer competitive earning potential, complex clinical experience, and the chance to explore some of Australia's most unique destinations.
Why you'll love this prospect
Up to $80 per hour + super + penalties
Competitive hourly rates, with superannuation and applicable shift penalties paid in addition
Travel and accommodation provided
HealthX covers travel and accommodation costs so you can focus on patient care
Adaptable 6–24 week contracts
Choose contract lengths that suit your lifestyle, with opportunities to extend
Build on your intensive care expertise
Care for critically ill patients with complex needs alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams
Explore the Northern Territory
Experience vibrant cities, unique communities, and iconic Australian landscapes
Dedicated consultant support
Personalised support throughout your contract from application to completion
Simplified onboarding process
In-house compliance support to make onboarding smooth and efficient
$500 referral bonus
Earn additional rewards by referring successful nursing candidates
About the Role
We are seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses to support intensive care teams in the Northern Territory.
These positions offer the opportunity to provide specialist nursing care to critically ill patients,



supporting complex treatment and recovery while contributing to safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the Intensive Care Unit
Assess, monitor, and manage critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and organ support
Care for patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation
Administer and titrate prescribed medications and infusions within your scope of practice and facility protocols
Monitor haemodynamic status, recognise clinical deterioration, and respond to emergencies
Manage invasive lines and support the delivery of advanced therapies within your clinical competencies
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support patients' families throughout their ICU admission
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to facility protocols
Locations – Northern Territory
Darwin
Alice Springs
Katherine
(Location options are subject to current ICU vacancies. Flexibility across locations is highly valued.)
Why choose nursing contracts in the Northern Territory
Experience some of Australia's most unique and diverse landscapes
Explore iconic destinations including Kakadu, Nitmiluk Gorge,



and the Red Centre
Support hospitals caring for patients from metropolitan, regional, and remote communities
Develop your intensive care expertise through diverse and complex clinical presentations
Learn about rich Indigenous cultures and connect with vibrant local communities
Combine professional growth with adventure and travel
What you'll need
Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)
Minimum 2 years post-graduate nursing experience in an Intensive Care Unit
Recent experience caring for mechanically ventilated patients
Confidence with haemodynamic monitoring and management of critically ill patients
Experience administering and titrating prescribed vasoactive infusions
ALS certification highly regarded
Postgraduate qualifications in Intensive Care or Critical Care nursing highly regarded
Ability to work confidently in fast-paced clinical environments
Australian working rights
Why HealthX
At HealthX, we're more than a recruiter.
We are a healthcare-led organisation that understands the realities of working on the floor and the pressures of delivering care.
When you join us, you get consistent support, reliable pay, and a team that values safe, high-quality care as much as you do.
We are committed to helping you build a career that is both rewarding and sustainable.
Ready for your next ICU nursing contract?
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For a confidential discussion, contact:
Tim Brown
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📌 Intensive Care Unit (Icu) Registered Nurses – Northern Territory (Australia)
🏢 HealthX Australia
📍 Australia