Best time to contract right now we have some fabulous contracts in Darwin for the BEST RATES on record! .
Don’t delay these roles will go quick, compliance needs to be actioned ASAP to secure a role.
🚨 DARWIN – Intensive Care Unit RNs 🚨
Excellent PAYG rates—up to $100 per hour for weekday shifts!
Expressions of interest are now open for start dates throughout September, October and November 2026.
Requirements
- Ideally, at least two years of consolidated ICU experience
- ALS, Cannulation/venepuncture, ventilation skills
- Tertiary Intensive Care experience—highly regarded
Four to six weeks or six to 12 weeks
• Extensions are commonly available
• Leave dates can be requested within your contract
• Complete 12 weeks of full-time work and receive a $2,000 bonus
PAYG benefits
Up to $100 per hour for weekday shifts at RN8
• Weekend and shift penalties
• Superannuation paid in addition
• On-call allowance—10% of the applicable base rate
• In-charge allowance—up to $100 per shift
• Overtime while on call paid at 1.5 to 2 times the applicable shift rate
ABN contractor rates
- RN8+: $118 per hour, inclusive of GST and super
• Penalties paid in addition
• On-call allowance—10% of the applicable base rate
• In-charge allowance—$118 per shift
• Overtime while on call paid at 1.5 to 2 times the applicable shift rate
✈️ Return flights to Darwin reimbursed up to $1,200 —claimable once every six months
🏠 Up to $616 per week toward accommodation and eligible expenses if you are not using onsite accommodation
🚗 Funds may also be used toward car hire, Uber and other eligible expenses
Accommodation currently averages approximately $316–$600 per week, potentially leaving around $100-$300 per week for other eligible expenses.
Eligible PAYG staff may also benefit from LAFHA tax savings through our payroll partner, GNA. Our average eligible employee receives approximately 16.6% more in take-home pay—often an additional $400–$500 or more per pay. Individual benefits will depend on personal circumstances and eligibility.
We have received excellent feedback from CC Medical nurses currently working in Darwin. The teams are welcoming and friendly, with plenty of social activities available.
Already committed to a contract? Refer a friend and receive $500!
Conditions apply: the person referred must not have previously worked for CC Medical, must not already be in discussions with us and must complete a contract of at least six weeks.
Message me for further information or to express your interest.
NSW Health Roles
HORNSBY KU‑RING‑GAI HOSPITAL
Role: Registered Nurse – ICU - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates: ASAP – 4 weeks
Duration: 4 weeks
- Current ICU / critical care experience
- Guaranteed shifts with no cancellations
- No accommodation or travel allowance
WAGGA WAGGA BASE HOSPITAL
Role: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates: ASAP – 8–12 weeks
Duration: 8–12 weeks
- Minimum 2 years’ ICU experience
- ALS2 • Ventilator experience
LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL
Role: ICU Registered Nurse - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates: From 31 August
Duration: Minimum 4 weeks
- Current ICU experience required
SOUTH EAST REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BEGA
Role: ICU Registered Nurse - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates: 14 September – 8 October
Duration: Approx. 4 weeks
- ALS
- Cannulation / venepuncture
- Ventilation skills
- Must have own vehicle
- Up to $1,067 per week tax‑free – receipts required – grocery receipts ok!
MANNING BASE HOSPITAL
Role: ICU / HDU Registered Nurse - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates: August / September
Duration: 6–12 weeks
- Own vehicle required
- 24/7 coverage
- Private apartment / motel accommodation
- CC Medical covers all petrol costs
MANNING BASE HOSPITAL
Role: Registered Nurse – ICU / CCU - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates: 14 September 2026
Duration: Not specified
- Must be driving to site
- No onsite accommodation
- Local motels used
TAMWORTH HOSPITAL
Role: Registered Nurse – ICU / HDU / CCU - up to $69 per hour base rate
Dates: 21 September 2026
Duration: Min 6 weeks
- 24/7 medical coverage
- Large regional hospital
- Shared onsite nursing quarters
ADDITIONAL NSW PAYMENTS AND ALLOWANCESFurther increases and back pay are still to be implemented.
- Postgraduate Certificate allowance: $52.10 per week
- Postgraduate Diploma allowance: $78.40 per week
- Master’s qualification allowance: $94.10 per week
- Laundry allowance: $8.32 per week
- Uniform and footwear allowance: $13.06 per week
- RN/RM in charge of ward: $44.79 per shift
- On-call allowance: minimum $39.20, then $4.90 per hour thereafter
- On-call allowance on an RDO: minimum $78.16, then $9.77 per hour thereafter
- On call during a meal break: $19.28 per break
BEST LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICTS FOR ALLOWANCES
- Western NSW: Up to $1,155 per week, tax-free with eligible receipts
- Southern NSW: Up to $1,067 per week, tax-free with eligible receipts
- Murrumbidgee NSW: Up to $128 per eligible shift—approximately $512–$896 per week
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONSDepending on the location, options may include:
- Onsite accommodation in private, lockable dormitory-style rooms
- Some rooms include a balcony and sink
- Up to $200 per week in reimbursement for eligible out-of-pocket expenses with receipts
- Up to $616 per week toward private offsite accommodation and eligible expenses at selected locations
REFERRAL BONUSPlease share these opportunities with your colleagues.
💰 Referral bonuses of $500–$750 are available where the referred candidate completes six weeks or more. Conditions apply.
NEXT STEPSTo speed up your application, please provide:
- Your preferred location and role
- Earliest available start date
- Total number of weeks you can commit to, including any planned leave
- Updated CV
- Two to four recent manager or senior clinical references from within the past 12 months
- Each referee’s workplace, position, contact number and email address
There is no official closing date; however, vacancies may be filled on a first-come basis. Please send your application and references as soon as possible.
For further details please contact Cass 0434 377 068 cassandrap@ccjobs.com.au
