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Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs Multiple Locations | Western NSW LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)Up to $57.88/hr + super + penalties | Travel nursing contracts NSW | Free accommodation, travel & daily living allowanceJoin HealthX as an experienced Surgical Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts across Western NSW. These short-term regional and rural NSW nursing contracts offer excellent hourly rates, fully covered travel and accommodation, and daily reimbursements perfect for RNs seeking surgical ward travel nursing roles across the diverse Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), the largest LHD in NSW covering a vast rural footprint.Why youll love this opportunityUp to $57.88 per hour + super + shift penaltiesTravel nurse contracts with accommodation & daily reimbursement provided13week Surgical RN contracts in NSW extensions availableWork across multiple Western NSW LHD hospitals and servicesIdeal for nurses seeking regional, rural, or travel nursing experienceAbout the RoleAs a Travel Surgical Registered Nurse, you will deliver highquality perioperative and postoperative nursing care across regional and rural hospitals. Youll support patients through pre and postsurgical phases, manage recovery and complications, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in surgical and mixed medicalsurgical wards.Key responsibilities:Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing careMonitor and manage postsurgical patients, including pain managementPerform wound care, drains, and postoperative assessmentsAdminister medications, IV therapy, and blood productsRecognise and escalate deteriorating patients using clinical pathwaysMaintain accurate documentation in line with NSW Health policiesLocations Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD)Regional Referral Hospitals & Major Facilities:Dubbo Base HospitalOrange Health ServiceBathurst Health ServiceProcedural & District Hospital Services:Parkes Health ServiceForbes Health ServiceMudgee HospitalCowra Health ServiceAdditional Community and Hospital Sites (examples across WNSWLHD footprint):Baradine Health ServiceBlayney Health ServiceBourke HospitalBrewarrina HospitalCanowindra Health ServiceCobar HospitalCollarenebri Health ServiceCondobolin Health ServiceCoolah Health ServiceCoonabarabran HospitalCoonamble Health ServiceEugowra Health ServiceGilgandra Health ServiceGoodooga Health ServiceGrenfell Health ServiceGulargambone Health ServiceGulgong Health ServiceLightning Ridge Health ServiceNarromine Health ServiceNyngan Health ServiceOberon Health ServicePeak Hill Health ServiceRylstone Health ServiceTottenham Health ServiceTrangie Health ServiceTrundle Health ServiceTullamore Health ServiceWalgett Health ServiceWarren Health ServiceWellington Health ServiceWhat youll needCurrent AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)Minimum 1year recent Surgical or MedicalSurgical nursing experienceStrong postoperative assessment and clinical decisionmaking skillsCurrent working rights in Australia (urgent, nonsponsorship role)About HealthXHealthX 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 across the state.Our nurses receive dedicated support, consistent contracts, and opportunities to grow their careers while delivering essential care in diverse communities.Why choose travel nursing in Western NSW LHDEnhanced surgical exposure and handson regional experienceBroader scope of practice across multiple rural surgical unitsProfessional development and leadership opportunitiesLive and work across unique country towns, outback plains, and community hubs while advancing your surgical nursing career #J-18808-Ljbffr