Emergency Nurse Required QLD

  • Rockhampton
  • Temporary
  • Tue Feb 24 06:01:30 2026
  • JN -072025-24454

cmr is currently recruiting experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses for travel contracts across Rockhampton and surrounding Central Queensland facilities.

Rockhampton Hospital is a large regional referral hospital servicing Central Queensland, offering exposure to diverse presentations including trauma, acute medical emergencies, resuscitation cases and rural retrieval stabilisation. Surrounding facilities may include smaller regional or rural hospitals requiring strong generalist ED capability.

This role is ideal for experienced ED nurses seeking:
• Regional referral hospital exposure
• Diverse case mix
• The flexibility of contract nursing
• Competitive pay with travel and accommodation support


Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality emergency nursing care including:

• Triage and initial patient assessment
• Managing acute and high-acuity presentations
• Participation in resuscitation and trauma responses
• Medication administration including emergency drugs
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Supporting patient flow within a busy ED environment

Depending on placement location, you may also be required to demonstrate generalist skills across short stay or acute settings.


Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 4 years post-graduate RN experience
• Recent Emergency Department experience
• Triage competent
• Current ALS certification
• Resuscitation experience
• Ability to work across rotating shifts


Highly Regarded

• Rural or regional ED experience
• Experience within regional referral hospitals
• Flexibility across multiple facilities


What cmr Offers

• Competitive hourly rates + penalties + super
• Accommodation provided
• Travel assistance
• Flexible 4–12 week contracts
• Ongoing consultant support before, during and after your contract
• Opportunities for back-to-back placements across QLD

At cmr, we pride ourselves on supporting our nurses throughout the entire contract journey. From compliance and onboarding to check-ins during your placement, we ensure you feel supported, valued and set up for success.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career and secure a Rockhampton ED contract, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion