Registered Nurse - Acute Surgical | Travel Nursing | cmr

  • Sydney CBD
  • Contract
  • Mon Nov 2 15:00:48 2026
  • JN -112026-29294

When a VAC dressing has an air leak, are you the nurse everyone calls? Take your acute surgical expertise somewhere new with cmr.

Ready to take your nursing experience beyond the familiar? Bring your acute surgical skills to a new team, discover a different part of Australia and make a meaningful impact in the communities you support.

At cmr, we believe great healthcare starts with great connections. We’re passionate about placing people, connecting communities and inspiring happiness. We take the time to understand what matters to you and help you find opportunities where your skills, goals and experience can shine.

What’s in it for you?

  • Take your acute surgical clinical skills into a new, amazing location

  • Put your practical skills and clinical judgement to work with a team that values your contribution

  • Explore travel nursing opportunities while making a difference to patients and communities

About the opportunity

We’re seeking experienced Acute Surgical Registered Nurses for travel opportunities across Australia. You’ll care for patients with acute surgical presentations, assess and respond to changing clinical needs, and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Acute surgical nursing requires comprehensive assessment skills, sound clinical judgement and a passion for achieving positive patient outcomes. Bring your experience in wound care, drain management and IV expertise, along with your ability to monitor patients and recognise changes in their condition. You’ll have the opportunity to apply these skills in a new clinical setting while contributing to safe, high-quality patient care.

What you’ll bring

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

  • Recent acute surgical nursing experience in a hospital setting in Australia or New Zealand

  • Experienced in drain management and monitoring drain output

  • Confident caring for patients with complex wounds, including wound breakdown and dressing changes

  • Strong acute surgical assessment and clinical skills

  • Confidence recognising deterioration and escalating concerns promptly

Why cmr?

At cmr, we want to help you put your surgical experience in the spotlight. The clinical judgement, practical skills and attention to detail you’ve developed are valuable and we want to understand what makes you a strong surgical nurse.

We’ll take the time to learn about your experience, the skills you’re confident in and what you’re looking for in your next role. Then we’ll work with you to explore travel nursing opportunities where your expertise can make a real difference.

You’ll have a recruitment team that values your knowledge, listens to your goals and supports you throughout the process.

Ready to showcase your acute surgical skills in a new setting? Explore your next opportunity with cmr.

Apply now OR email me directly emily.sellars@cmr.com.au

Or call Emily Sellars on 0483 904 422 for a friendly chat!