At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver patient-centred care in diverse acute settings across Australia.
- Company: Join Calvary, a values-driven organisation with over 140 years of experience.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, travel allowances, and discounted health insurance.
- Other info: Flexible placements available across various locations, including regional and metropolitan sites.
- Why this job: Experience the adventure of travel nursing while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with recent acute care experience.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
- Site Locations
- Bruce, ACT, Australia, 2617
- Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2601
- Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650
- Waratah, NSW, Australia, 2298
- Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Elizabeth Vale, SA, Australia, 5112
- North Adelaide, SA, Australia, 5006
- Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
- Launceston, TAS, Australia, 7250
- Lenah Valley, TAS, Australia, 7008
- Contract Type
- Casual
- Fixed Term - Task Specific
- Position
- Full-Time, Monday to Friday, shift rotations
- Location
- Australia-wide sites
- Salary
Based on the Enterprise Agreement + non-for-profit salary packaging (increase your take home pay) + Super + Employee discounts
Why Join Calvary’s Travel Workforce?
Experience the flexibility and adventure of travel nursing while making a real impact in regional and coastal communities across Australia.
- Travel with Purpose: Short-term placements across diverse acute care hospitals, supporting teams during critical workforce needs
- Career Growth: Broaden your clinical expertise by working in varied acute settings and multidisciplinary teams
- End-to-End Support: Travel & living-away-from-home allowances, accommodation assistance, and a dedicated support team
- Flexibility: Choose placements that suit your lifestyle, availability, and career goals
About The Role
As a Travelling Registered Nurse - Acute Care, you will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care within regional Calvary acute hospitals, working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.
We are looking for nurses across a range of specialty areas, and placements will vary depending on your experience and site needs. This includes:
- Emergency
- Intensive Care
- Perioperative Services
- Surgical
- Haematology/Oncology
- Midwifery
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and acute care delivery
- Care planning, implementing and evaluating acute patient care
- Contributing to discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Providing accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Communicating effectively with patients, families and care teams
- Practising in accordance with legislation, policies and professional standards
- Respecting patient values, cultural needs and confidentiality
About You
You are a Registered Nurse who is adaptable, clinically confident, and enjoys variety and regional living.
Essential Criteria
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Full working rights in Australia
- Recent acute care hospital experience
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new environments
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
- Willingness to travel and work away from home
- Commitment to patient safety, professional standards and teamwork
- COVID-19 immunisation (unless medically exempt)
- Locations
Placements available across NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, and SA, including regional, coastal, and metropolitan sites.
What We Offer You
- Travel and living away from home allowances
- Accommodation support for placements
- Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 + $2650 meals and entertainment benefits each year, increasing your overall take-home pay.
- Discounted health insurance, retail, travel, lifestyle and technology offer.
- Fitness Passport membership – affordable access to gyms and health providers for you and your family.
- Ongoing training, education partnerships and leadership development programs.
- Career pathways with opportunities to grow across Calvary nationally.
- Flexible placement options
Why work for Calvary?
With over 140 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, Calvary offers an inclusive, values-driven workplace where your contribution truly matters.
Apply now
Start your travel nursing journey with an organisation making a positive difference in communities across Australia.
- Enquiries
- Jane Wong – Strategic Placement Servies@calvarycare. org. au
- Additional Information
- At Calvary, we are committed to child safety and the well‑being of vulnerable individuals.
All staff are expected to uphold this commitment in line with our safeguarding policies and legal obligations.
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, which may include, but are not limited to, reference checks, work rights verification, criminal history checks, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
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Travelling Registered Nurse – Acute Care in Canberra employer: Calvary Health Care
Calvary is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading national healthcare organisation. With generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team environment, employees can thrive in a flexible work culture across major cities like Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Join us to be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises diversity, inclusion, and career growth, all while delivering quality care to the community.
