Registered Nurse – ICU & Emergency

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is currently recruiting experienced ICU and Emergency Registered Nurses (RN) for agency nursing shifts across leading private hospitals in Sydney.

With strong, ongoing demand in Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Emergency Departments, this is an excellent opportunity for critical care nurses seeking flexible agency work, competitive pay rates and consistent shifts across Sydney hospitals.

Whether you’re looking for regular agency shifts, extra income, or full roster flexibility, HCA offers reliable hospital work across Sydney’s private healthcare sector.

Why Choose Healthcare Australia?

  • Excellent agency pay rates: $58 – $154 per hour (based on experience, shift & facility)
  • Ongoing hospital shifts: ICU and EDs across Sydney private hospitals
  • Flexible scheduling: Choose when and where you work using the eHCA mobile app
  • Consistent agency demand: Regular shifts available for ICU and Emergency RNs in Sydney
  • 24/7 local support: Dedicated Sydney allocations team
  • Additional perks: Referral bonuses, rewards points and monthly staff giveaways


About You
You are a confident ICU / Emergency Registered Nurse who thrives in high-acuity, fast-paced critical care environments and adapts quickly to new units and multidisciplinary teams.
You will bring:

  • Recent experience in ICU and/or Emergency
  • Advanced clinical assessment, prioritisation and critical thinking skills
  • Confidence managing ventilated and critically unwell patients
  • Clear communication and a collaborative team approach
  • Professional presentation, punctuality and flexibility for agency shifts


Essential Requirements

  • Current AHPRA registration – Registered Nurse (Division 1)
  • Minimum 2 years’ full-time post-graduate ICU or ED experience
  • Valid National Police Check (within 3 years)
  • Valid NSW Working With Children Check
  • Up-to-date vaccinations and serology
  • Full Australian working rights (no sponsorship available)


About Healthcare Australia
With over 50 years of trusted experience, Healthcare Australia is one of Australia’s leading healthcare workforce solutions providers, supporting hospitals, aged care providers, disability services and community organisations nationwide.

Our mission is to connect healthcare and support professionals with flexible career opportunities, competitive pay and reliable support, helping them deliver high-quality care in communities across Australia to build a foundation where care begins.

Apply Now
If you’re an ICU or Emergency Registered Nurse looking for high-paying agency shifts, flexibility and ongoing critical care work in Sydney hospitals, apply today and work on your terms with Healthcare Australia.

Work when you want and where you want with Healthcare Australia.

Sounds like the role for you?

We'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career!

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