New Job Opening: Surgical Registered Nurse - RN in Southern NSW - Multiple Locations

Job Description

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

Up to $68.49/hr + super + penalties + $1600 completion bonus | Travel nursing contracts NSW | Free accommodation, travel & daily living allowance

Join HealthX as an experienced Surgical Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts in Southern NSW. 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 NSW Health facilities.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• Up to $68.49 per hour + super + shift penalties


• $1600 HealthX contract completion bonus


• Travel, accommodation, and meal reimbursement provided


• 6-12-week Surgical RN contracts in NSW – extensions available


• Work across multiple Southern NSW LHD hospitals


• 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 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.

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 – Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD)

• Goulburn Base Hospital


• Queanbeyan Hospital


• Cooma Hospital


• Bega Hospital


• Moruya Hospital


• Batemans Bay Hospital


• Yass District Hospital


• Crookwell District Hospital


• Braidwood Hospital

What you’ll need

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)


• Minimum 1 years’ 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 nationwide.

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 Southern NSW

• Enhanced surgical exposure and hands-on experience


• Broader scope of practice in regional surgical units


• Professional development and leadership opportunities


• Work and explore coastal, alpine, and historic regional NSW locations