Surgical Registered Nurse - RN

Job Description

Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Western NSW LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)

Up to $68.49/hr + super + penalties + $1600 completion bonus | Travel, accommodation & daily living allowance provided | Short-term regional contracts

Join HealthX as an experienced Surgical Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts across Western NSW. These short-term regional and rural NSW nursing contracts offer excellent hourly rates, fully covered travel and accommodation, and daily reimbursements — perfect for RNs seeking surgical ward travel nursing roles across the diverse Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), the largest LHD in NSW covering a vast rural footprint.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• Up to $68.49 per hour + super + shift penalties
• Travel nurse contracts with accommodation & daily meal reimbursement provided
• 6 - 12‑week Surgical RN contracts in NSW – extensions available
• Work across multiple Western NSW LHD hospitals and services
• Ideal for nurses seeking regional, rural, or travel nursing experience

About the Role

As a Travel Surgical Registered Nurse, you will deliver high‑quality perioperative and post‑operative nursing care across regional and rural hospitals. You’ll support patients through pre‑ and post‑surgical phases, manage recovery and complications, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in surgical and mixed medical‑surgical wards.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive pre‑operative and post‑operative nursing care
• Monitor and manage post‑surgical patients, including pain management
• Perform wound care, drains, and post‑operative assessments
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and blood products
• Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients using clinical pathways
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with NSW Health policies

Locations – Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD)

Regional Referral Hospitals & Major Facilities:

• Dubbo Base Hospital
• Orange Health Service
• Bathurst Health Service

Procedural & District Hospital Services:

• Parkes Health Service
• Forbes Health Service
• Mudgee Hospital
• Cowra Health Service

Additional Community and Hospital Sites (examples across WNSWLHD footprint):

• Baradine Health Service
• Blayney Health Service
• Bourke Hospital
• Brewarrina Hospital
• Canowindra Health Service
• Cobar Hospital
• Collarenebri Health Service
• Condobolin Health Service
• Coolah Health Service
• Coonabarabran Hospital
• Coonamble Health Service
• Eugowra Health Service
• Gilgandra Health Service
• Goodooga Health Service
• Grenfell Health Service
• Gulargambone Health Service
• Gulgong Health Service
• Lightning Ridge Health Service
• Narromine Health Service
• Nyngan Health Service
• Oberon Health Service
• Peak Hill Health Service
• Rylstone Health Service
• Tottenham Health Service
• Trangie Health Service
• Trundle Health Service
• Tullamore Health Service
• Walgett Health Service
• Warren Health Service
• Wellington Health Service

What you’ll need

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)
• Minimum 1 year recent Surgical or Medical‑Surgical nursing experience
• Strong post‑operative assessment and clinical decision‑making skills
• 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 nurses receive dedicated support, consistent contracts, and opportunities to grow their careers while delivering essential care in diverse communities.

Why choose travel nursing in Western NSW LHD

• Enhanced surgical exposure and hands‑on regional experience
• Broader scope of practice across multiple rural surgical units
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Live and work across unique country towns, outback plains, and community hubs while advancing your surgical nursing career