Remote Area Nurse (RAN) | Contracts Across Remote Australia | Travel + Accom Provided
Ready to step outside the hospital walls and into Australia’s most rewarding nursing roles?
Limelight People are recruiting Remote Area Nurses (RANs) to take on short-term contracts across NT, WA, QLD. Work in Aboriginal Community Health Clinics and remote outposts where your skills make a real impact—every day.
We’re also here to support Emergency Nurses looking to transition into Remote Area Nursing, offering guidance and a pathway into this fulfilling career.
Why work remote with Limelight?
- Free travel & accommodation – we cover the costs, you bring the care
- Contract lengths from 4 to 12 weeks (with extensions often available)
- Competitive agency rates
- Dedicated support from a consultant who understands RAN placements
- Transition support for ED nurses wanting to step into remote roles
To be successful as a RAN, you’ll need:
- AHPRA Registered Nurse (Unrestricted)
- Recent ED, ICU, primary health or urgent care experience
- Remote or rural experience highly desirable
- ALS / PALS
- REC and MEC
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- RIPERN or FLECC qualification highly desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications recommended (or working toward):
- Remote Health Practice
- Primary Health Care
- Midwifery (highly regarded but not essential)
- Confidence to work autonomously and respond to acute presentations in low-resource settings
Thinking about becoming a RAN?
If you’re an experienced Emergency Nurse ready for your next challenge, we can support your transition into Remote Area Nursing. We’ll connect you with contracts suited to your background and help guide you through the necessary upskilling, onboarding and preparation.
Apply now to start your next chapter—or get in touch with Danielle at Limelight People for a confidential chat:
dk@limelightpeople.com.au
0439 586 277
