New Job Opening: Scrub Scout Registered Nurse in Darwin Hospital

Job Description

Scrub Scout Registered Nurse – Royal Darwin Hospital | Northern Territory Travel Contract
$75 per hour + super + penalties | Travel & accommodation provided | Contract opportunities available

Join HealthX as an experienced Scrub Scout Registered Nurse and take on an exciting travel nursing contract at Royal Darwin Hospital in the Northern Territory. This opportunity offers exposure to a diverse surgical caseload, excellent earning potential, and the chance to experience one of Australia’s most unique and vibrant destinations while advancing your perioperative career.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• $75 per hour + super + shift penalties
  Competitive contract rates with the opportunity to maximise earnings through penalty shifts and on-call work


• Travel & accommodation provided
  Enjoy a seamless placement experience with travel logistics organised and supported


• Flexible contract lengths available
  Short-term contracts with potential extensions and ongoing travel nursing opportunities


• Work in a major tertiary referral hospital
  Gain valuable experience within a large operating theatre environment servicing the Top End and surrounding regions


• Unique Northern Territory lifestyle
  Explore spectacular national parks, tropical landscapes, vibrant markets, and rich Indigenous culture during your contract

About the Role
As a Travel Scrub Scout Registered Nurse at Royal Darwin Hospital, you will provide specialist perioperative nursing care across a range of surgical specialties within a busy theatre environment. You will work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetic teams, and fellow theatre staff to deliver safe, patient-centred care throughout surgical procedures.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide skilled Scrub Scout nursing support across various surgical specialties


• Prepare and maintain sterile fields throughout procedures


• Anticipate surgical team requirements and ensure equipment availability


• Maintain safe infection prevention and control practices


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary theatre teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes


• Complete accurate perioperative documentation in accordance with hospital policies and standards

Location – Darwin, NT
Darwin combines a laid-back tropical lifestyle with some of Australia’s most spectacular natural attractions. On your days off, explore the waterfalls and swimming holes of Litchfield National Park, discover the ancient landscapes of Kakadu National Park, cruise through crocodile-filled wetlands, or experience the region’s rich Aboriginal culture and history. Enjoy sunset markets at Mindil Beach, waterfront dining, fishing adventures, and year-round warm weather. As the major healthcare hub for Northern Australia, Royal Darwin Hospital offers a unique and rewarding clinical experience while placing you at the gateway to some of the country's most iconic destinations.

What you’ll need

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)


• Minimum 2 years recent Scrub Scout experience within an acute hospital setting


• Demonstrated experience across a broad range of surgical specialties


• Ability to work effectively within fast-paced perioperative environments


• Australian working rights (contract role – no sponsorship available)

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 demands of delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you receive ongoing support, reliable pay, and access to rewarding opportunities across Australia. We are committed to helping nurses build flexible, sustainable careers while making a meaningful difference wherever they choose to work.