“Earn up to $2,000 per shift while making a meaningful difference in regional healthcare.”
Are you an experienced Emergency Medicine Registrar looking for flexible, high-paying locum shifts? This is your opportunity to step into a critical role at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, supporting one of regional New South Wales’ busiest emergency departments.
At Prescript Recruitment—Perfectly Placed For Doctors—we specialise in connecting doctors with rewarding locum opportunities across rural and regional Australia. With our concierge-level support and strong partnerships with leading health services, we make it easy for doctors to focus on what matters most—delivering quality care.
The Position
This locum role is for a Senior Emergency Department Registrar, available as either Nights in Charge (NIC) or Second in Charge (2IC). Based at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, a key healthcare provider in the region, the ED handles more than 40,000 presentations annually, with 16 acute beds and three resuscitation beds. Night shifts run from 10:30 pm to 8:30 am, supported by a team of two registrars, one RMO, one intern, and an FACEM on call.
Competitive rates reflect the seniority and expertise required for this role:
NIC (PGY5+, Nights in Charge): $200 per hour (up to $2,000 per shift)
2IC (PGY5+, Second in Charge): $180 per hour
Dates Available
NIC Shifts ($200 per hour, PGY5+):
March:
Saturday, 8th March to Sunday, 9th March (2 nights)
Monday, 17th March to Sunday, 23rd March (7 nights)
Monday, 31st March to Sunday, 6th April (7 nights)
April:
Monday, 7th April to Sunday, 13th April (7 nights)
Monday, 14th April to Sunday, 20th April (7 nights)
Monday, 21st April to Sunday, 27th April (7 nights)
2IC Shifts ($180 per hour, PGY5+):
March:
Saturday, 1st March to Sunday, 2nd March (2 nights)
Benefits Provided
This role offers excellent financial rewards, with rates of up to $2,000 per shift, ensuring your expertise is well-compensated. The flexible week-on, week-off schedule provides the perfect balance of professional growth and personal time.
At Prescript Recruitment, we understand the complexities of locum work and are committed to making the process seamless. Our concierge-level service covers all logistics, including flights, accommodation, credentialing, and local orientation, so you can focus on providing exceptional care.
Located in the heart of the Riverina region, Wagga Wagga offers a vibrant lifestyle, rich in arts, culture, and outdoor activities. Explore the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, stroll through the Botanic Gardens, or unwind along the Murrumbidgee River. The region is also known for its excellent food and wine, with local wineries and fresh produce to enjoy during your downtime.
Travel to Wagga Wagga is straightforward, with a 5.5-hour drive from Sydney via the Hume Highway or a 3.5-hour drive from Melbourne. For those preferring to fly, daily flights are available from Sydney and limited services from Melbourne, with airport transfers arranged for your convenience.
What We Require From You
To be eligible for this role, you must have a minimum of five years’ postgraduate experience, including at least 12 months in Emergency Medicine as a trainee. ALS2 certification is essential, and you should have the flexibility to select shifts that suit your schedule. Recent references from Emergency Department supervisors are required to support your application.
Your Next Steps
This is an excellent opportunity to boost your income, gain valuable experience, and contribute to improving healthcare access in regional Australia. Shifts are filling quickly, so secure yours today by contacting:
Niko Triantafyllis, Recruitment Partner
Phone: 0416 958 033
Email: niko@prescript.com.au
Prescript Recruitment—Perfectly Placed For Doctors
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
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“We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”