With nearly 30 years of experience providing quality healthcare staffing solutions across Australia, Pulse has a true understanding of what makes a top nursing agency.
It’s more than just filling shifts. It’s about reliability, strong partnerships, exceptional support and a genuine commitment to the people at the heart of healthcare.
Here at Pulse, we stand out because we’ve built our reputation on these foundations. Our longstanding relationships with passionate, driven nurses and respected healthcare providers allow us to match the right people with the right roles, every time. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, ensuring our nurses feel supported and empowered to thrive in their careers.
What makes a nursing agency ‘the best’?
When nurses choose an agency, they want an organisation they can trust to support their career and understand what matters to them.
At Pulse, that’s exactly what we focus on. Whether you’re wanting to pick up extra shifts, explore Australia through travel nursing or step into a permanent role to grow your career, our job is to tailor our service around you.
Nurses choose Pulse because we offer all the qualities that define a top nursing agency:
Competitive pay rates
We believe your skills and experience should be recognised. Our pay rates reflect your expertise, and as you progress through pay points, your hourly rate increases accordingly. We’re committed to your professional development and ensure you’re rewarded fairly.
Shift flexibility and variety
You get to work on your own terms. You can choose shifts that suit your schedule and pick locations based on their proximity to your home.
Continuous support
You are in good hands with Pulse. Once registered, you have a dedicated consultant who manages your placements and supports you directly. Our team is also contactable 24/7 to answer any questions or queries you have.
Nationwide opportunities
As one of Australia’s leading nursing agencies, we cover roles across every corner of the country. Whether you're living regionally and want to work in a local facility, looking to travel or have a desire to explore remote nursing, Pulse opens the door to a range of opportunities.
Extensive network
We prioritise building long-term relationships. Through our exclusive partnerships with healthcare providers, you gain access to shifts and roles as soon as they become available.
Reliability and transparency
Trust is essential. We pride ourselves on being honest, reliable and clear in everything we do. Our team works with integrity, ensuring you always know where you stand.
Clear communication
We keep you in the loop every step of the way. Whether you’re speaking to our consultants or after-hours agents, we make sure you are fully informed at every stage.
Specialist placements
We cover multiple nursing specialisms and are here to help, no matter where your nursing skills lie. If you work in emergency, general practice, mental health, oncology, paediatrics, theatre, ICU, midwifery, remote nursing or allied health, reach out to us today.
How Pulse meets these standards
At Pulse, we focus on making your experience with us smooth, supported and full of opportunities that enhance your career. Nurses enjoy working with our team because we consistently deliver the qualities that define a top nursing agency.
A streamlined start to your journey
We combine deep industry knowledge with a thorough yet efficient screening and onboarding process. This helps us to understand your motivations, lifestyle and clinical experience, so that we can match you with roles that genuinely fit your goals.
With fast, user-friendly compliance technology, you can also upload documents quickly and often start working within 48 hours.
Reward and recognition that truly matters
We believe that great work deserves to be celebrated. Alongside competitive pay rates, our monthly Healthcare Hero award recognises nurses who go above and beyond in their roles. It’s a simple gesture to say thank you to our team, so our nurses feel appreciated, heard and respected.
Support you can rely on
Our nurses value the personal and professional support they receive from Pulse. We’re always just a call away. With industry experts available around the clock, you can count on honest, transparent communication and a team that genuinely has your back.
Where Pulse operates
Through our longstanding partnerships across metro, regional, rural and remote areas of Australia, we're able to offer nurses access to exclusive opportunities nationwide. Some of the locations we regularly work in include:
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Newcastle
- Northern Territory
- Sydney and surroundings
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Testimonials from Pulse nurses
‘Thank you Pulse for nominating me as Healthcare Hero of the month! It has been wonderful working with you. I love how Kirsty is always responsive and communicates well. Very supportive management and they look after their nurses very well. Thank you again.’ Anesh, RN
‘I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Pulse. Meeting wonderful people, both staff and clients has been a personal highlight for me. It’s a change to the nursing I did in New Zealand and I’m really enjoying it. Grace, Zariff and Chloe have been wonderful. Thank you so much for the recognition!’ Anerdy, RN
FAQs
Pulse has earned its reputation as one of Australia’s leading nursing agencies by expanding our presence nationwide and securing exclusive opportunities you won’t find elsewhere. Nurses choose us because they know they’ll get access to high-quality roles, genuine support and a team that understands the realities of working in healthcare.
Our consultants are healthcare specialists and that expertise makes all the difference. They understand clinical roles, sector requirements and what nurses need to thrive. Instead of simply filling shifts, they focus on sourcing meaningful matches that are the right fit for you.
What types of nurses and healthcare professionals do Pulse place?
We place enrolled nurses, registered nurses and allied health professionals in a wide range of roles, including temporary and casual shifts, short- and long-term contracts and permanent nature.
How do I register with Pulse?
What locations does Pulse service across Australia?
If you’re looking to explore the country while getting paid for it, you’ve come to the right place. At Pulse, we work with healthcare providers across the following regions:
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Newcastle
- Northern Territory
- Sydney and surroundings
- Victoria
- Western Australia
How quickly can I start receiving shifts after registering?
As quickly as 48 hours! Once your compliance documents are in, you are ready to go.
What benefits do agency nurses receive with Pulse?
Our nurses receive the following benefits and rewards:
- Covered travel and accommodation for travel assignments
- Industry expert consultants ready to find you your perfect role
- Competitive agency pay rates with the opportunity to receive bonuses
- Work available in metro, regional, rural and remote areas of Australia
- An easy-to-use rostering app to set your own schedule
- 24/7 support from our team
- Monthly reward and recognition scheme
- Unlimited refer a friend scheme
- Shift flexibility and variety
How to register with Pulse
Head to our jobs board to view and apply for our vacancies or send a message to our consultants today.