Explore Australia as a rural nurse.

Work in unique locations, grow your skills, and enjoy great financial benefits with our rural & remote contracts. Take your career to the next level while travelling across Australia.

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Explore Australia as a rural nurse.

Work in unique locations, grow your skills, and enjoy great financial benefits with our rural & remote contracts. Take your career to the next level while travelling across Australia. 

Find a contract
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I have never met such a friendly team! Incredibly helpful and supportive towards their staff.

- Jordan

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I have never met such a friendly team! Incredibly helpful and supportive towards their staff.

- Jordan

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Rural & Remote contract.

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Travel nursing and midwifery backed by a supportive team.

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Choose your adventure

Pick contracts in exciting locations across the country all while earning money.

Here when you need us

Talk to a familiar voice
whenever you need support.

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Trusted advice

We’re experts in nursing and listen to your needs to help you shape your career.

Communicate your way

You can choose whether you would like to book contracts over the phone or in app.

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Enjoy unique benefits.

Enjoy stress-free travel with accommodation, and a living away from home allowance!*

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Love your work

Over 90% of travel nurses recommend our agency. We work hard to find the work you love.

Diversify your career. Travel Australia.

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Explore Australia and grow your skills as a nurse or midwife. Our rural and remote nursing contracts let you achieve both your career and travel goals, with the support of our friendly and helpful team. You'll meet amazing people, travel to beautiful locations, and assist communities in urgent need of nurses and midwifes. We help you find exciting contracts, provide a living away from home allowance for food, and provide access to valuable upskilling opportunities.

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Your rural nursing partner

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You’ll be supported by a dedicated rural & remote team that listens and adapts to your needs. At First Choice Care, we pride ourselves on knowing you by name and offering truly personalised support. We help you reach your goals, keep you informed, and make you feel valued. So, you can confidently thrive as a travel nurse or midwife.

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Travel nursing jobs across Australia.

Choose from casual shifts, short-term contracts, and permanent opportunities available across Australia. 

Queensland New South Wales ACT Victoria Tasmania Northern Territory Western Australia South Australia
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Easily find your next shift

Book contracts, find support, and organise your work week right from our app. It’s your convenient way to customise your work around your life. We’ll also send you notifications to let you know of any contracts available if you want to pick up extra work. Plus, our support is built right in. So, you can chat to our friendly team with the click of a button.



Your allocator will be in touch with a download link when you apply.

Hear from some of our nurses

First Choice Care is rated 4.9 out of 5.0 based on 464 reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What allowances are available?

    Certain expenses that you may incur while on contract are covered. 


    We provide a Living away From Home Allowance to help with food costs and other small items.  


    Accommodation in Tasmania, New South Wales, and Queensland is provided for free (T&Cs can apply if you source your own accommodation), while in the Northern Territory, there is a weekly charge for accommodation. 


    For travel, if you fly, we organise it, but if you drive, there are fuel caps available. 

    With these expenses covered, you can focus on enjoying the career opportunities and incredible scenery.  


  • Do I get paid more?

    Yes! Rural nurses have a higher hourly rate which you get for choosing to work in rural locations. So, not only do you get some great benefits, but you’re also getting higher pay.

  • How do I get to each contract?

    That is entirely up to you. We will arrange flights on your behalf to match your arrival and departure times with the contract. If you prefer to drive, we can provide fuel caps to help you reach your contract. You will be issued with an itinerary and have access to 24/7 support should you need to talk to the team. 

  • Can I switch between Rural & Remote and agency nursing?

    Absolutely! If you are in-between Rural & Remote contracts and wanting to pick up shifts closer to home, no problem, just update our team!  Our Australia-wide presence means we have casual metro shifts and rural & remote contracts available across the country.

  • What minimum requirements do candidates need to meet?

    All of our nurses need to meet a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience, as well as venepuncture and cannulation experience/competency.


    As well as this we have minimum qualifications for Rural and Remote Nurses in specific specialties:

    Emergency: ALS certificate, ETEK Triage 

    Aged Care: NDIS Clearance (QLD)

    ICU: ALS certificate

    Maternity: Recent birth suite experience

    Remote Area Nurse: ALS, ETEK Triage, REC, MEC/PALS/Imminent Birth

Frequently
Asked Questions

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A blurred image of red and white stripes on a white background

  • What allowances are available?

    Certain expenses that you may incur while on contract are covered. 


    We provide a Living away From Home Allowance to help with food costs and other small items.  


    Accommodation in Tasmania, New South Wales, and Queensland is provided for free (T&Cs can apply if you source your own accommodation), while in the Northern Territory, there is a weekly charge for accommodation. 


    For travel, if you fly, we organise it, but if you drive, there are fuel caps available. 

    With these expenses covered, you can focus on enjoying the career opportunities and incredible scenery.  


  • Do I get paid more?

    Yes! Rural nurses have a higher hourly rate which you get for choosing to work in rural locations. So, not only do you get some great benefits, but you’re also getting higher pay.

  • How do I get to each contract?

    That is entirely up to you. We will arrange flights on your behalf to match your arrival and departure times with the contract. If you prefer to drive, we can provide fuel caps to help you reach your contract. You will be issued with an itinerary and have access to 24/7 support should you need to talk to the team. 

  • Can I switch between Rural & Remote and agency nursing?

    Absolutely! If you are in-between Rural & Remote contracts and wanting to pick up shifts closer to home, no problem, just update our team!  Our Australia-wide presence means we have casual metro shifts and rural & remote contracts available across the country.

  • What minimum requirements do candidates need to meet?

    All of our nurses need to meet a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience, as well as venepuncture and cannulation experience/competency.


    As well as this we have minimum qualifications for Rural and Remote Nurses in specific specialties:

    Emergency: ALS certificate, ETEK Triage 

    Aged Care: NDIS Clearance (QLD)

    ICU: ALS certificate

    Maternity: Recent birth suite experience

    Remote Area Nurse: ALS, ETEK Triage, REC, MEC/PALS/Imminent Birth

Register for your next rural nursing job.

Ready to start with First Choice Care? Register today and we will be in touch soon. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out and ask.

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