Job Description
Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Murrumbidgee LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)
Up to $57.88/hr + super + penalties | 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 the Murrumbidgee region. 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 Murrumbidgee LHD facilities.
Why you’ll love this opportunity
Up to $57.88 per hour + super + shift penalties
Travel nurse contracts with accommodation and daily allowance provided
13-week Surgical RN contracts in NSW – extensions available
Work across multiple Murrumbidgee LHD hospitals
Perfect 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 – Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
Base & Major Hospitals:
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Griffith Base Hospital
Young Health Service
Narrandera Health Service
Temora Health Service
Leeton Health Service
Deniliquin Health Service
District Health Services:
Cootamundra Health Service
Junee Health Service
Tumut Health Service
Tocumwal Multipurpose Service
Multipurpose & Community Health Services:
Batlow‑Adelong Multipurpose Service
Berrigan Multipurpose Service
Boorowa Multipurpose Service
Coolamon‑Ganmain Multipurpose Service
Culcairn Multipurpose Service
Gundagai Multipurpose Service
Hay Multipurpose Service
Henty Multipurpose Service
Hillston Multipurpose Service
Lockhart Multipurpose Service
Moulamein Community Health Centre
Murrumburrah‑Harden 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 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 Murrumbidgee LHD
Enhanced surgical exposure and hands-on experience
Broader scope of practice in regional surgical units
Professional development and leadership opportunities
Experience iconic regional NSW towns while advancing your surgical nursing career
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