Job Description

Job Description
/n Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Murrumbidgee LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts) /n Up to $68.49/hr + super + penalties + $1600 completion bonus | Travel nursing contracts NSW | Free accommodation, travel & daily living allowance /n Join HealthX as an experienced Surgical Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts in the Murrumbidgee 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 Murrumbidgee LHD facilities. Why you’ll love this chance/n /n
- Up to $68.49 per hour + super + shift penalties /n
- $1600 HealthX contract completion bonus /n
- Travel, accommodation, and meal reimbursement provided /n
- 6-12-week Surgical RN contracts in NSW – extensions available /n
- Work across multiple Murrumbidgee LHD hospitals /n
- Perfect for nurses seeking regional, rural, or travel nursing experience /n

About the Role
/n As a Travel Surgical Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality perioperative and post-operative nursing care across regional NSW hospitals. You’ll support patients throughout the surgical journey, manage post-op recovery, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in surgical and mixed medical-surgical wards. /n

Key responsibilities
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- Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative nursing care /n
- Monitor and manage post-surgical patients, including pain management /n
- Perform wound care, drains, and post-operative assessments /n
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and blood products /n
- Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients using clinical pathways /n




- Maintain accurate documentation in line with NSW Health policies /n Locations – Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)/n Base & Major Hospitals: /n /n
- Wagga Wagga Base Hospital /n
- Griffith Base Hospital /n
- Young Health Service /n
- Narrandera Health Service /n
- Temora Health Service /n
- Leeton Health Service /n
- Deniliquin Health Service /n /n District Health Services: /n /n
- Cootamundra Health Service /n
- Junee Health Service /n
- Tumut Health Service /n
- Tocumwal Multipurpose Service /n /n Multipurpose & Community Health Services: /n /n
- Batlow‑Adelong Multipurpose Service /n
- Berrigan Multipurpose Service /n
- Boorowa Multipurpose Service /n
- Coolamon‑Ganmain Multipurpose Service /n
- Culcairn Multipurpose Service /n
- Gundagai Multipurpose Service /n
- Hay Multipurpose Service /n
- Henty Multipurpose Service /n
- Hillston Multipurpose Service /n
- Lockhart Multipurpose Service /n
- Moulamein Community Health Centre /n
- Murrumburrah‑Harden Health Service /n What you’ll need/n /n
- Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1) /n
- Minimum 1 year recent Surgical or Medical-Surgical nursing experience /n
- Strong post-operative assessment and clinical decision-making skills /n
- Current working rights in Australia (urgent, non-sponsorship role) /n About HealthX/n 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 nationwide. /n Our nurses are supported by dedicated consultants, consistent contracts, and opportunities to grow their careers while making a real impact in regional communities. Why choose travel nursing in Murrumbidgee LHD/n /n
- Enhanced surgical exposure and hands-on experience /n
- Broader scope of practice in regional surgical units /n
- Professional development and leadership opportunities /n
- Experience iconic regional NSW towns while advancing your surgical nursing career /n /n

📌 Surgical Registered Nurse (Bathurst)
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