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Registered Nurse | Nurse and Travel Australia

Australia Healthcare Australia Approximately AUD $40–$65 per hour, with higher rates possible for specialised, regional, overtime, weekend, and public-holiday shifts; travel packages may also include accommodation or allowances.*
Job Description

Healthcare Australia is seeking registered nurses for travel and placement opportunities across Australia. Applicants generally need current Australian nursing registration with AHPRA, relevant clinical experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work safely in hospitals, aged-care facilities, community settings, or regional services. Depending on the assignment, experience in medical-surgical nursing, aged care, emergency, mental health, or critical care may be required. Candidates should be adaptable, professionally reliable, willing to relocate temporarily, and comfortable working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays. Current immunisations, police checks, references, and evidence of mandatory training may also be required.

Company Info

Healthcare Australia is a national healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions provider supporting hospitals, aged-care organisations, disability services, community programs, and other health employers. The company connects nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, support workers, and healthcare assistants with permanent, temporary, contract, and travel assignments throughout Australia. Its services commonly include workforce placement, casual staffing, clinical recruitment, travel nursing, and professional support. Healthcare Australia works with facilities in metropolitan centres as well as regional and remote locations, giving nurses opportunities to broaden their clinical experience while exploring different parts of the country. Assignment conditions, pay, accommodation, travel assistance, and eligibility requirements vary by role and location, so applicants should confirm specific details directly with the recruitment team.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities for registered nurses in major cities, regional hospitals, aged care, mental health, disability services, and remote communities. Nursing is regulated nationally through AHPRA, and overseas nurses usually need registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, skills assessment, English-language evidence, and suitable immigration status. Common pathways include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas, and working-holiday arrangements where eligible. Relocation costs vary considerably, particularly between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and remote areas; some travel contracts provide accommodation, flights, or allowances. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, inclusive, and team-focused, with emphasis on safety and professional standards. The lifestyle combines beaches, outdoor activities, multicultural communities, and high living standards, although housing can be expensive in major cities. Check visa, registration, tax, and employment requirements before travelling.

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