Nursing

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Nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare and when staffing falls short, everything feels it. At MAYDAY Healthcare, we partner with hospitals, aged care providers, medical practices and community services to deliver skilled, compassionate nurses who step in ready to care.


From urgent roster gaps to long-term workforce planning, we combine speed, sector expertise and genuine care to strengthen nursing teams across Australia.

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Rated by 1000+ candidates and clients.

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Coast to coast, Metro to Regional.

Experts in Sourcing...

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Registered Nurse

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Enrolled Nurse

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Clinical Nurse Educator

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Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Nurse Unit Manager

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Director of Nursing

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Quality Manager

Proven Partners in Nursing Recruitment.

When it comes to nursing, quality, continuity and care matter. We support healthcare organisations nationwide with temporary, contract and permanent nursing recruitment, helping services stay safe, compliant and fully resourced through fluctuating demand.


Our partners choose MAYDAY Healthcare because we deliver:

  • Fast, dependable coverage for urgent shifts and ongoing rosters
  • Fully vetted, credentialled nurses ready to step into care environments
  • Sector expertise across acute, aged care, community and specialist settings
  • National reach across metro, regional and remote Australia
  • A care-first philosophy that protects both patient outcomes and nurse wellbeing


Whether you need one nurse tomorrow or a workforce strategy for the year ahead, we show up with consistency, transparency and follow-through.

Roles We Recruit.

  • Acute & Hospital Nursing

    • Registered Nurses (RN) 
    • Enrolled Nurses (EN / EDN) 
    • ICU / HDU / CCU Nurses 
    • Emergency Department Nurses 
    • Theatre / Scrub / Scout / PACU Nurses 
    • Medical / Surgical Ward Nurses

  • Aged Care & Community Nursing

    • Aged Care Registered Nurses 
    • Residential Aged Care ENs 
    • Home Care & Community Nurses 
    • Chronic Disease & Community Health Nurses.

  • Specialist Clinical Nursing

    • Mental Health Nurses 
    • Midwives 
    • Dialysis & Renal Nurses 
    • Oncology / Haematology Nurses 
    • Rehabilitation Nurses

  • Flexible, Agency & Contract Nursing

    • Travel Nurses 
    • Agency Nurses 
    • Locum & Contract RNs/ENs

  • Management

    • Nurse Unit Manager 
    • Floor Coordinator 
    • Quality and Risk Manager 
    • Perioperative Services Manager 
    • Director of Nursing
  • Acute & Hospital Nursing
    • Registered Nurses (RN) 
    • Enrolled Nurses (EN / EDN) 
    • ICU / HDU / CCU Nurses 
    • Emergency Department Nurses 
    • Theatre / Scrub / Scout / PACU Nurses 
    • Medical / Surgical Ward Nurses
  • Aged Care & Community Nursing
    • Aged Care Registered Nurses 
    • Residential Aged Care ENs 
    • Home Care & Community Nurses 
    • Chronic Disease & Community Health Nurses.
  • Specialist Clinical Nursing
    • Mental Health Nurses 
    • Midwives 
    • Dialysis & Renal Nurses 
    • Oncology / Haematology Nurses 
    • Rehabilitation Nurses
  • Flexible, Agency & Contract Nursing
    • Travel Nurses 
    • Agency Nurses 
    • Locum & Contract RNs/ENs
  • Management
    • Nurse Unit Manager 
    • Floor Coordinator 
    • Quality and Risk Manager 
    • Perioperative Services Manager 
    • Director of Nursing

What Employers Are Saying.

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Client Success.

Rapid Temp Response: 54 Registered Nursing Shifts

24

Hour Turnaround

54

RN Shifts Filled

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States Covered

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Service Disruption

24

Hour Turnaround

54

RN Shifts Filled

3

State Covered

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Service Disruption

When a national healthcare provider urgently needed 54 RN shifts filled across NSW, VIC and QLD, we responded within minutes, delivering 100% coverage, 100% qualified with zero missed shifts, all within 24 hours. Speed, precision and care when it mattered most.

Meet our Nursing Recruiters.

Insights From Our Experts.

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Meet Jeal: A MAYDAY Healthcare Nurse Making a Difference

May 7, 2026
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MAYDAY Healthcare Pulse Check – Attracting & Retaining Nurses

April 28, 2026
Hiring is hard. Retaining skilled staff? That’s the real test.

Frequently Asked Questions.

  • What nursing roles do you recruit for?

    We recruit across a broad range of nursing roles, including: 

    • Registered Nurses (RNs) 
    • Enrolled Nurses (ENs) 
    • Assistants in Nursing (AINs) 
    • Clinical Nurse Specialists 
    • Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs) 
    • Directors of Nursing (DONs) 
    • Community and Aged Care Nurses
  • Do you provide temporary, contract and permanent nursing staff?

    Yes. We offer temporary, contract and permanent nursing recruitment, allowing you to flex your workforce for roster gaps, leave coverage, seasonal demand or long-term growth.

  • How quickly can you provide nurses for urgent shifts?

    For temporary and contract roles, shortlists are often provided within 24–48 hours, depending on role requirements and location. We maintain active nursing talent pools to respond quickly when pressure hits.

  • What happens if a placement doesn’t work out?

    We offer a placement guarantee on permanent roles. If a placed nurse leaves within the agreed period, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement, in line with our agreement.

  • How do you ensure nurses are compliant and ready to start immediately?

    Every nurse we present is thoroughly screened, including: 

    • AHPRA registration checks 
    • Credentialing and role-specific compliance 
    • Police checks, vaccinations and work rights 
    • Reference checks and suitability interviews 

    Only nurses who meet our quality and compliance standards are put forward.

  • Do you recruit for regional and hard-to-fill nursing roles?

    Yes. We regularly support regional, rural and remote services, helping providers maintain safe staffing levels even in challenging locations.

  • Why partner with MAYDAY Healthcare for nursing recruitment?

    We understand the pressure the industry is under and recruiting in this industry is about protecting patient care, team morale and service continuity. We combine specialist expertise, fast delivery and a care-led approach to get it right, every time.

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