- 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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