Staff Nurse – Acute

Role Overview

Emerald Nursing is seeking skilled Registered General Nurses with acute care experience to work in Cork. This role offers access to a wide mix of highly regarded private hospitals, HSE teaching hospitals, national specialist centres, leading care groups and Section 38 specialist services. The position is suited to nurses who value flexibility, varied placements and the opportunity to work in respected clinical settings across County Cork.

What the Role Offers

• Access to premium hourly rates, with differentiated day, night, weekend and bank holiday pay that is generally above framework where negotiable.
• Shift planning that can be tailored around your availability, with the option to build repeat placements for continuity or choose variety when preferred.
• Opportunity to work across a strong client base including private acute hospitals, HSE teaching hospitals, specialist centres and leading care groups.
• Weekly pay every Friday, with holiday pay and full clinical indemnity included.
• Flexible working arrangements with no exclusivity, no minimum hours and no tied contract; you may choose anything from three nights per week to full-time work.
• Support from senior consultants who match placements based on your strengths and experience.
• A dedicated senior coordinator familiar with the wards, matrons and your clinical background.
• Fast compliance and onboarding support, with the process typically completed in days rather than weeks.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland as a Registered General Nurse.
• At least 6 months of recent clinical experience within the Irish healthcare system, in an acute hospital, community or specialist environment.
• Strong reference checks from previous clinical roles.
• Permission to work in Ireland.
• Current mandatory training certificates.
• Ability to complete Garda vetting and occupational health clearance; these are arranged by the employer.

Additional Information

Location: Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Application deadline: 2026-07-22

Job reference: STAFF60576_1782317599

Pay: €27 to €51 per hour

This opportunity is provided by a Dublin-based specialist healthcare staffing agency that places nurses, specialist clinicians and healthcare assistants into private hospitals, public teaching hospitals, national specialist centres, Section 38 services and independent psychiatric care settings across Ireland. The agency is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.