Nursing & Midwifery>ED Rural & Remote
regional-nsw,nsw
Regional,NSW
2025/12/01
Published 01 December 2025

  • Up to $85/h
  • Explore Australia While Getting Paid
  • Flexible Contracts Available

Join Us as a Locum Registered Nurse – ED in Australia

Are you an experienced Emergency Nurse looking to take your diverse skills to regional and remote communities across Australia? We’re currently recruiting Locum ED Registered Nurses for 4-12 week contracts.

These vital placements offer the chance to make a real impact in small communities, providing front-line emergency care where it’s needed most, while experiencing some of the country’s most unique and beautiful locations. You’ll play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care across various presentations in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

Why Join CMR:

  • Competitive Pay:Weekly pay with a simple timesheet process.
  • Hassle-Free Travel:Free shared accommodation or a generous allowance, travel assistance, and a dedicated team to manage all bookings.
  • Dedicated Support:You’ll have a specialist Emergency Nurse Recruiter guiding you through every placement, backed by our experienced locum HR team.
  • National Reach:Contracts available in regional, rural, and remote settings across all states and territories-pick what works for your lifestyle and availability.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality, holistic emergency carein small hospital settings, often as the sole RN on shift, managing a broad spectrum of presentations.
  • Perform triageusing the Australian Triage Scale (ATS).
  • Respond confidently to a wide range of presentations,from walk-ins to trauma, acute medical events, and general health concerns.
  • Provide comprehensive patient carein facilities that may also include aged care beds and subacute care, requiring adaptability to various patient needs.
  • Work closely with local GPs, paramedics, and allied health teams in community-focused models of care, acting as a central point of contact for diverse health needs.
  • Complete clinical documentation accurately and maintain strict adherence to infection control and safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Current AHPRA registrationas a Registered Nurse (unrestricted).
  • Must have full working rightsin Australia (no sponsorship available)
  • Minimum 3 years of nursing experience,including substantial and broad emergency department experience in Australian settings.
  • Proficiency in:
    • Triage
    • ALS (Advanced Life Support)
    • Venepuncture and cannulation
  • Confident working in small teams or independentlyin MPS settings, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of emergency and generalist nursing principles.
  • Strong critical thinking, assessment, and decision-making skillsacross a diverse patient cohort.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skillswith healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
  • Open to travel and 4-12 week locum contracts in regional/remote Australia.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a confident Emergency Nurse ready to make a significant difference in rural and remote Australia, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV to chantal@cmr.com.au or call +61 483 921 318 for a confidential chat.

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