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Registered Nurse | Nurse and Travel Australia

Australia Healthcare Australia Approximately AUD $45–$70 per hour, or AUD $90,000–$140,000 per year, depending on location, specialty, shift penalties and contract allowances.*
Job Description

Healthcare Australia is seeking Registered Nurses for travel and contract opportunities across Australia. Applicants generally need current AHPRA registration, relevant nursing qualifications, recent clinical experience, immunisation records, police and working-with-children checks where required, and the flexibility to work in different hospitals, aged-care facilities or community settings. Candidates are expected to deliver safe, patient-centred care, follow clinical policies, communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate records and adapt quickly to unfamiliar workplaces. Reliability, professional conduct and a willingness to relocate or travel are important. Experience in specialties such as emergency, medical-surgical, aged care, mental health or critical care may improve placement options.

Company Info

Healthcare Australia is a national healthcare staffing and workforce solutions provider. The company connects nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and support workers with hospitals, aged-care organisations, disability services, community providers and other healthcare employers. Its services commonly include temporary staffing, travel nursing, permanent recruitment, workforce management and professional support. For nurses, Healthcare Australia may provide access to short-term contracts and placements in metropolitan, regional and remote locations, giving candidates opportunities to broaden their clinical experience while travelling. Requirements, pay, accommodation assistance and contract conditions vary by assignment, specialty and location. Nurses should confirm the specific employment arrangement, registration expectations, allowances and roster details directly with the recruiter before accepting a placement.

Destination Guide

Australia is a large island continent with strong opportunities for registered nurses in hospitals, aged care, disability, mental health, community care and rural or remote services. Major cities offer diverse cultural experiences, public transport and broad clinical networks, while regional areas may provide higher demand and travel allowances. The lifestyle ranges from beaches and outdoor activities to busy urban living, with generally high living costs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Australia has a multicultural workplace culture and values professional communication, independence and patient safety. Overseas nurses usually need an eligible qualification, English-language evidence where applicable, skills assessment and registration with AHPRA. Common visa pathways include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas and working-holiday options for eligible nationalities. Plan for registration processing, health checks, police clearances, accommodation, tax and private health cover before relocating.

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