Travel nursing allows you to explore Australia while making a real difference!
At Vanguard Health, we don’t just connect nurses with jobs, we help you explore Australia and build the lifestyle and career you've always dreamed of.
From short-term adventures to long-term placements, we offer flexible rural and remote roles that let you travel, discover new communities, and experience some of the country’s most beautiful regions.
With above-award pay, paid travel and accommodation, and a dedicated team supporting you every step of the way, you’re free to grow your career, make a real impact, and turn every placement into a fun and rewarding work-holiday experience.
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From the red deserts of the Northern Territory to the tropical coastlines of Queensland and the peaceful country towns of New South Wales, Vanguard Health gives you the chance to take your skills somewhere unforgettable.
Our placements span vibrant regional centres, remote Indigenous communities, outback hospitals, and relaxed coastal hubs. Meaning your next role could have you watching sunsets in Arnhem Land, exploring rainforests on your days off, or discovering small towns with big heart.
No matter where you go, every placement is an opportunity to grow your career, embrace a new lifestyle, and experience parts of Australia most people never get to see.
See Current Vacancies:
Our full list of nursing vacancies are available on our jobs board. Click on the button below to see the full list of availabilities and apply for any role that you are interested in!
Register Your Interest:
Don't know where to begin? Unsure what role will suit you?
We understand ... there are plenty of roles on offer. Which is why our expert team is on hand to guide you through it!
Submit your details through the link below and one of our team members will contact you to discuss your needs and find a role that perfectly suits you.
Once you've found a role you like, we’ll support you every step of the way. With expert advice about the travel, your placement, and we'll even provide you with a Vanguard uniform!
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To become a travel nurse with us, we need:
You'll also need the following mandatory training certificates:
Registered Nurses are in high demand across a wide range of clinical settings, including general medical and surgical wards, aged care, emergency, intensive care and mental health.
Travel RN roles provide the opportunity to build broad clinical experience, work with diverse multidisciplinary teams and support health services during critical workforce shortages across Australia.
Enrolled Nurses play a vital role in delivering safe, patient centred care across hospitals, aged care facilities and community services.
With a deep understanding of each clinical setting, our team matches your skills and experience to travel EN roles where you are supported, valued and able to make an immediate impact.
Vanguard Health is a specialist recruiter for travel midwifery roles across antenatal, postnatal and birth suite services, including Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) models of care.
With a deep understanding of maternity environments, we carefully match midwives to placements that support continuity of care, clinical confidence and professional growth.
Vanguard Health has extensive experience recruiting theatre and perioperative nurses across scrub, scout, anaesthetics and recovery roles.
Our in depth knowledge of surgical services allows us to place you in travel roles that suit your case mix experience, technical skill set and preferred theatre environment.
Our travel placements for Paediatric nurses provide the opportunity to work in diverse clinical environments, develop specialist skills and make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of young patients and their families.
With a strong understanding of paediatric environments, we recruit for travel roles that offer the right level of support while allowing you to grow your clinical expertise.
Vanguard Health is a trusted provider of Remote Area Nurse placements, supporting nurses to work in some of Australia’s most remote communities. Our team understands the clinical autonomy and cultural considerations of RAN roles and ensures you are carefully matched to placements where you can practise safely and confidently.
Community Health Nurses support health promotion, chronic disease management and preventative care within local communities.
With insight into community health models, we connect you with placements that align with your experience and commitment to improving long term health outcomes.
Vanguard Health specialises in placing Critical Care Nurses across ICU, CCU and HDU environments nationwide.
Our recruiters understand the demands of high acuity care and work closely with health services to secure travel placements that recognise your advanced skills, clinical judgement and experience.
Vanguard Health is highly experienced in recruiting emergency nurses for travel roles across busy emergency departments.
We understand the complexity of ED environments, including ALS capability, triage and trauma cubicles, and match you to placements where your emergency skills are essential and well supported.
Vanguard Health places Multi-Purpose Service nurses into diverse rural and remote settings where adaptability and confidence are key.
MPS travel roles often involve in charge responsibilities, sole RN shifts, medical, emergency and aged care services, with minimal onsite doctor access supported by telehealth, and our team ensures you are well prepared for the scope of practice required.
Vanguard Health is experienced in recruiting Mental Health Nurses across community and inpatient settings, including AODS, Child and Youth and ACT services.
With a strong understanding of mental health frameworks and service delivery models, we connect you with travel roles that align with your experience and support positive patient outcomes.
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"Chris is amazing! Has been super quick and helpful at getting me contracts with Vangaurd. He is kind and friendly and communication has been great throughout. Highly recommend Chris 😊"
Shannon K
"Great communication, always respond to emails and phone calls. They really listen to what you want and offer support to their nurses!"
Jen
"Chloe Spaull has been an amazing consultant. She goes above and beyond to get me placements that I wanted. She is always there when needed. Thank you, Chloe you are amazing :)"
Kerry O
Submit your details and a member of our team will be in touch with you to discuss current and future opportunities.
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