Emergency Department Registered Nurse | $85-$90/hr + Penalties

Tennant Creek, Northern Territory | 12-Week Contract | ASAP Start

Experienced Emergency Nurses - earn excellent agency rates while experiencing remote nursing in the Northern Territory!

MARS Healthcare is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) for a 12-week contract at Tennant Creek Hospital in the Northern Territory.

With a competitive base rate of $85.00-$90.00 per hour PLUS attractive shift penalties, this is an excellent opportunity to boost your earnings over the Christmas and New Year period while gaining valuable remote nursing experience.

The Opportunity

• Location: Tennant Creek Hospital, Northern Territory
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks
• Base Pay: $85.00-$90.00 per hour + shift penalties
• Roster: Rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Availability: Christmas and New Year coverage highly desirable

About the Role

You'll be joining the Emergency Department at Tennant Creek Hospital, providing essential emergency healthcare services to a diverse regional and remote community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ED Nurse who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is confident managing acute and emergency presentations.

You'll be working alongside a dedicated healthcare team, putting your emergency nursing skills to good use while experiencing life in the heart of the Northern Territory.

What We're Looking For

To be considered, you'll need:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years' acute Emergency Department experience
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) competency
• Strong resuscitation and emergency management skills
• Current Triage Certificate and demonstrated triage competency
• Competency in Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
• Confidence working within a regional or remote hospital environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Diphtheria vaccination (Boostrix/Adacel) within the past 5 years, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
• Ability to meet NT Health compliance requirements

Why Tennant Creek?

Looking for something different from your usual nursing contract?

Tennant Creek offers a unique opportunity to experience remote Australian healthcare while working in a rewarding clinical environment.

You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of emergency presentations, develop your clinical skills and make a genuine difference to patients and communities where experienced nurses are highly valued.

Plus, with Christmas and New Year approaching, the additional shift penalties make this a particularly attractive contract for nurses looking to maximise their earnings.

Why Work With MARS Healthcare?

At MARS Healthcare, we specialise in connecting experienced nurses with exciting contract opportunities across Australia.

We offer:

• Competitive agency nursing rates and shift penalties
• Access to remote and regional nursing opportunities nationally
• Dedicated recruitment support throughout your placement
• A friendly, experienced team who understand nursing
• Opportunities for ongoing and future contracts

Interested? Apply Today!

If you're an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse available for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you.

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