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Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254424
Data as at 30 September 2026 · checked 1 November 2026
As at 30 September 2026, Registered Nurse (Surgical) (ANZSCO 254424) has 758 EOIs waiting for a 189 invitation, 1,987 for 190 and 1,991 for state-nominated 491. The last 189 invitation for this occupation was on 4 June 2026 at 75 points, in the most recent round. 236 of the 189 EOIs have 75 points or more.
758 EOIs waiting
Next 189 round forecast: 75 points (likely 70–80). How we forecast →
189 EOI status: 758 submitted, 0 invited (not yet lodged), 36 lodged a visa, <20 on hold.
Where are you in the 189 queue for Registered Nurse (Surgical)?
189 invitations go to the highest points first, then the earliest date of effect. Pick your points and the month your EOI reached that score.
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EOIs waiting by points
Submitted EOIs for Registered Nurse (Surgical) at each score, as at 30 September 2026. One person can lodge EOIs for several visas, so the columns overlap.
| Points | 189 | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | – | – | <20 |
| 95 | – | <20 | 39 |
| 90 | – | 26 | 150 |
| 85 | <20 | 99 | 248 |
| 80 | 64 | 273 | 541 |
| 75 | 158 | 354 | 415 |
| 70 | 217 | 622 | 395 |
| 65 | 189 | 411 | 155 |
| 60 | 59 | 156 | 36 |
189 cut-off history
Lowest points invited for this occupation in each SkillSelect round since April 2022 (when Home Affairs started publishing cut-offs by occupation).
| Round | 189 | 491 family | 189 round size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 75 | – | 10,000 |
| 13 November 2025 | 75 | 80 | 10,000 |
| 21 August 2025 | 80 | 80 | 6,887 |
| 7 November 2024 | 75 | – | 15,000 |
| 5 September 2024 | 75 | – | 7,973 |
| 13 June 2024 | 85 | – | 5,292 |
| 18 December 2023 | 65 | – | 8,300 |
| 25 May 2023 | 65 | 85 | 7,353 |
| 8 December 2022 | 65 | 65 | 35,000 |
| 6 October 2022 | 65 | 75 | 11,714 |
| 22 August 2022 | 65 | 65 | 12,200 |
| 21 April 2022 | 90 | 65 | 1,000 |
Which states are Registered Nurse (Surgical) applicants choosing?
Submitted 190 and 491 EOIs by the state named in the EOI. An EOI can name more than one state, so the rows add up to more than the totals above.
| State | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 237 | 263 |
| New South Wales | 512 | 372 |
| Northern Territory | 181 | 205 |
| Queensland | 339 | 309 |
| South Australia | 329 | 315 |
| Tasmania | 208 | 232 |
| Victoria | 401 | 333 |
| Western Australia | 217 | 345 |
Another 150 EOIs said "any state". Each state publishes its own occupation list and rules; check the state page before you apply.
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Common questions
What points do I need for a 189 invitation as a Registered Nurse (Surgical)?
The last round that invited Registered Nurse (Surgical) was 4 June 2026, and the lowest score invited was 75 points. Right now 236 EOIs for this occupation have 75 points or more, so the next cut-off depends on how many places the occupation gets.
Which skilled list is Registered Nurse (Surgical) on?
Registered Nurse (Surgical) (254424) is on: CSOL, MLTSSL. Visas it can be used for under points testing: 189, 190, 491, 491 family.
Who assesses Registered Nurse (Surgical)?
The assessing authority is ANMAC. You need a positive skills assessment before you can be invited.
How many Registered Nurse (Surgical) EOIs are waiting?
As at 30 September 2026: 758 for 189, 1,987 for 190, 1,991 for state-nominated 491 and 43 for family-sponsored 491.
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