Locum Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
4–12 Week Contracts | Regional & Remote Australia
Are you an experienced ED RN ready to take your skills to regional and remote communities? We’re recruiting confident Emergency Nurses for short-term locum contracts across Australia.
These placements offer the opportunity to deliver frontline emergency care in small hospital settings while exploring some of the country’s most unique locations.
Competitive Pay
Weekly pay with a straightforward timesheet process.
Travel & Accommodation Covered
Free shared accommodation or allowance, plus travel arranged by our team.
Dedicated Support
A specialist ED recruiter supporting you throughout every placement, backed by an experienced locum HR team.
National Opportunities
Contracts available across all states and territories. Choose what suits your lifestyle and availability.
Deliver high-quality emergency care in small hospitals, often as the sole RN on shift
Perform triage using the Australian Triage Scale (ATS)
Manage a broad range of presentations, including trauma, acute medical events, and walk-ins
Provide care in MPS facilities that may include aged care or subacute beds
Work closely with GPs, paramedics, and allied health teams
Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to infection control standards
Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
Full Australian working rights (no sponsorship available)
Minimum 4 years’ nursing experience, including strong ED experience
Proficient in triage, ALS, venepuncture, and cannulation
Confident working independently or in small teams
Strong clinical judgement and communication skills
Available for 4–12 week regional or remote contracts
If you’re an experienced ED nurse who can step in confidently and work autonomously, we’d love to speak with you.
Send your CV to chantal@cmr.com.au or call +61 483 921 318 for a confidential chat.