REGISTERED NURSES - ICU CONTRACTS – DARWIN & NSW We have fantastic ICU Registered Nurse opportunities available in Darwin and around NSW, offering excellent hourly rates, generous allowances, travel and accommodation support, and additional CC Medical completion bonuses.
Best time to contract right now we have some fabulous contracts in Darwin for the BEST RATES on record!
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Don't delay these roles will go quick, compliance needs to be actioned ASAP to secure a role.
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DARWIN – Intensive Care Unit RNs
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Excellent PAYG rates—up to $100 per hour for weekday shifts!
Expressions of interest are now open for start dates throughout September, October and November ****.
Requirements
Ideally, at least two years of consolidated ICU experience
ALS, Cannulation/venepuncture, ventilation skills
Tertiary Intensive Care experience—highly regarded
Contract options
Four to six weeks or six to 12 weeks
• Extensions are commonly available
• Leave dates can be requested within your contract
• Complete 12 weeks of full-time work and receive a
$2,000 bonus
PAYG perks
Up to
$100 per hour
for weekday shifts at RN8
• Weekend and shift penalties
• Superannuation paid in addition
• On-call allowance—10% of the applicable base rate
• In-charge allowance—up to $100 per shift
• Overtime while on call paid at 1.5 to 2 times the applicable shift rate
ABN contractor rates
RN8+:
$118 per hour
, inclusive of GST and super
• Penalties paid in addition
• On-call allowance—10% of the applicable base rate
• In-charge allowance—$118 per shift
• Overtime while on call paid at 1.5 to 2 times the applicable shift rate
Travel, accommodation and expenses
✈️ Return flights to Darwin reimbursed up to
$1,200
—claimable once every six months
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$616 per week
toward accommodation and eligible expenses if you are not using onsite accommodation
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Accommodation currently averages approximately
$316–$600 per week
, potentially leaving around
$100-$300 per week
for other eligible expenses.
Eligible PAYG staff may also benefit from
LAFHA tax savings
through our payroll partner, GNA.
Our average eligible employee receives approximately
16.6% more in take-home pay—often an additional $400–$500 or more per pay.
Individual benefits will depend on personal circumstances and eligibility.
We have received excellent feedback from CC Medical nurses currently working in Darwin.
The teams are welcoming and friendly, with plenty of social activities available.
Already committed to a contract?
Refer a friend and receive $500!
Conditions apply:



the person referred must not have previously worked for CC Medical, must not already be in discussions with us and must complete a contract of at least six weeks.
Message me for further information or to express your interest.
NSW Health Roles
HORNSBY KU‐RING‐GAI HOSPITAL
Role:
Registered Nurse – ICU - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates:
ASAP – 4 weeks
Duration:
4 weeks
Current ICU / critical care experience
Guaranteed shifts with no cancellations
No accommodation or travel allowance
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WAGGA WAGGA BASE HOSPITAL
Role:
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates:
ASAP – 8–12 weeks
Duration:
8–12 weeks
Minimum 2 years' ICU experience
ALS2 • Ventilator experience
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LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL
Role:
ICU Registered Nurse - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates:
From 31 August
Duration:
Minimum 4 weeks
Current ICU experience required
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SOUTH EAST REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BEGA
Role:
ICU Registered Nurse - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates:
14 September – 8 October
Duration:
Approx.
4 weeks
ALS
Cannulation / venepuncture
Ventilation skills
Must have own vehicle
Up to
$1,067 per week tax‐free – receipts required – grocery receipts ok!
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MANNING BASE HOSPITAL
Role:
ICU / HDU Registered Nurse - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates:
August / September
Duration:
6–12 weeks
Own vehicle required
24/7 coverage
Private apartment / motel accommodation
CC Medical covers all petrol costs
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MANNING BASE HOSPITAL
Role:
Registered Nurse – ICU / CCU - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates:
14 September ****
Duration:
Not specified
Must be driving to site
No onsite accommodation
Local motels used
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TAMWORTH HOSPITAL
Role:
Registered Nurse – ICU / HDU / CCU - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates:
21 September ****
Duration:
Min 6 weeks
24/7 medical coverage
Large regional hospital
Shared onsite nursing quarters
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ADDITIONAL NSW PAYMENTS AND ALLOWANCESFurther increases and back pay are still to be implemented.
Postgraduate Certificate allowance: $***** per week
Postgraduate Diploma allowance: $***** per week
Master's qualification allowance: $***** per week
Laundry allowance: $8.32 per week
Uniform and footwear allowance: $***** per week
RN/RM in charge of ward: $***** per shift
On-call allowance: minimum $*****, then $4.90 per hour thereafter
On-call allowance on an RDO: minimum $*****, then $9.77 per hour thereafter
On call during a meal break: $***** per break
Eligibility depends on the applicable award, Local Health District, role and roster.
BEST LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICTS FOR ALLOWANCES
Western NSW:
Up to $1,155 per week, tax-free with eligible receipts
Southern NSW:
Up to $1,067 per week, tax-free with eligible receipts
Murrumbidgee NSW:
Up to $128 per eligible shift—approximately $512–$896 per week
Allowance eligibility varies by facility.
Wagga Wagga and Griffith Base Hospital may not attract the same Murrumbidgee expense allowances, so this should be confirmed before accepting a contract.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONSDepending on the location, options may include:
Onsite accommodation in private, lockable dormitory-style rooms
Some rooms include a balcony and sink
Up to $200 per week in reimbursement for eligible out-of-pocket expenses with receipts
Up to $616 per week toward private offsite accommodation and eligible expenses at selected locations
Our CC Medical staff consistently provide excellent feedback about these locations, including supportive teams, friendly communities and social activities such as lawn bowls, quiz nights and group dinners.
There is also plenty of beautiful regional and outback scenery to explore.
REFERRAL BONUSPlease share these opportunities with your colleagues.
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Referral bonuses of $500–$750 are available where the referred candidate completes six weeks or more.
Conditions apply.
NEXT STEPSTo speed up your application, please provide:
Your preferred location and role
Earliest available start date
Total number of weeks you can commit to, including any planned leave
Updated CV
Two to four recent manager or senior clinical references from within the past 12 months
Each referee's workplace, position, contact number and email address
Contract extensions may become available but cannot be guaranteed, so it is always preferable to commit to the longest period you can manage from the outset.
There is no official closing date; however, vacancies may be filled on a first-come basis.
Please send your application and references as soon as possible.
For further details please contact Cass ************ ******

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