Frequently asked questions

Pulse Staffing is a specialist healthcare staffing agency offering permanent jobs to temporary roles, ad-hoc shifts and fixed-term placements across Australia. We partner with private and public healthcare providers to offer job opportunities to help you exceed your career goals.

Healthcare jobs we recruit for include:

• Ad-hoc/casual shifts
• Short and long-term travel nursing contract assignments
• Permanent roles
• Telehealth opportunities

For more information on what role would suit you best, contact our team today.

Through our network of relationships with providers across the country, we have healthcare work placements available in metro, regional, rural and remote areas of Australia.

We specialise in hiring for the following healthcare positions:

• Clinical research coordinator
• Enrolled nurse (multiple specialties)
• Midwife
• Nurse unit manager
• Occupational therapist
• Psychologist
• Registered nurse (multiple specialties)
• Speech therapist

As a casual employee of Pulse Staffing, you will be paid by the hour. Factors that will decide your pay rate will be your qualifications, job role, experience, work location and provider. Pay rates range from $57 - $105.

For more information on what you would earn with Pulse, submit your resume or visit our blog for information on registered nurse pay rates and midwife pay rates.

Your job role will determine the level of education and experience you need.

For example, an enrolled nurse will require a Diploma of Nursing (a two-year course) and a registered nurse will need a Bachelor of Nursing (a three-year undergraduate degree). Both roles will require an AHPRA registration to be able to practice.

Whilst working with Pulse, you can enjoy:

• Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
• Competitive rates of pay
• 24/7 support from our inhouse and afterhours team
• A range of work types that will allow you to explore and advance your career
• Refer a friend bonus
• Hybrid working roles
• An organization that invests time into technology and people advancements to ensure you receive the best possible service
• Weekly pay cycles
• A thorough but streamlined compliance and registration process
• Easy to use rostering app available 24/7

Both options have their own benefits:

Temporary work

• Enjoy flexibility with your working schedule, location and length of assignments
• Explore the country with travel nursing opportunities
• Weekly pay cycles
• Casual loading pay rates
• Discover the area of work that's right for you
• Free travel and accommodation for travel nursing contract assignments

Permanent work

• Career advancement
• Eligible for annual and sick leave
• Other employee benefits at the discretion of your employer
• Relocation assistance
• Sponsorship pathways

Referrals are always welcome. If you know someone who would be a great fit for our organization, please talk to your consultant for more information. Referral bonuses are offered for successful referrals - terms apply.

Available vacancies are found on our jobs page. Visit our jobs board to view and apply.

Upon registering and securing your first shift/contract, you will receive a Pulse branded scrub top free of charge and an ID badge which you must wear whilst representing Pulse.

Members of the Pulse Staffing nursing team will be paid on a weekly cycle, with pay day being every Friday. You need to ensure you submit your timesheets to your consultant every week.

Your consultant is your first point of contact. If you cannot reach them, please contact the office on 02 9054 7408. If it is outside of office hours, our after-hours team will be there to assist you.

You don't - our travel team will arrange all of this for you. For travel nursing contracts, this will be free of charge.

Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to use our rostering app, which you can use to claim shifts.