Medical-Surgical Nurse Jobs
With Fastaff, you can have the ultimate adventure as a medical-surgical travel nurse. If you want to travel and experience new people and new locations, this job could be a great fit for you.
What Is a Medical-Surgical Nurse?
A medical-surgical — or med-surg — nurse has broad experience in the nursing profession. Because of this vast experience, med-surg nurses are vital for patient care in hospitals.
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Qualifications of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Medical-surgical nurses must have a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing or a related degree with a successful pass on the NCLEX exam. Traveling nursing in this department has additional requirements, as well, such as:
One to two years of experience in the medical-surgical unit of a hospital
An active license or valid accreditation in the U.S.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Some hospitals around the country may require other certifications or criteria for their specific hospital. Be sure to check with your recruiter for more information.
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A Day in the Life of a Medical-Surgical Nurse
A med-surg nurse will work mainly with pre- and post-surgical patients who have various conditions and needs throughout the day. As a result, this position can include a mixture of healthcare and administration responsibilities.
While specifics can vary on the patient's condition, med-surg nurses will often:
Administer medication
Monitor vital signs
Manage, operate and maintain IVs, feeding tubes, oxygen tubes, catheters or other post-surgical equipment
Offer solutions for pain management
Provide proper wound care around incisions and stitches
A medical-surgical nurse's job can also involve several administrative duties for a patient's health records, including:
Managing discharge paperwork
Educating clients on discharge care
Performing and charting clinical assessments of the patient
Assisting doctors or providers with ordering diagnostic tests
Monitoring and documenting a patient's progress
Staying in communication with other care team members
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Current Medical-Surgical Nurse Jobs
What Is a Medical-Surgical Nurse's Average Salary?
A med-surg travel nurse will make an average of $104,000 annually — although this number is dependent on factors such as your certifications, additional skills, years of experience, location and more.
With Fastaff, your salary can also vary based on the position you are taking and in which of the 50 states you will be working. Most of our assignments are 13 weeks long, and we pay our nurses through a weekly direct deposit.
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Why travel nurses choose Fastaff
Imagine a nursing career allowing you to call the shots:
You decide when and where you work
You accept assignments that let you do what you love
You gain financial success, flexibility, and freedom
It’s all possible with a career as a traveling nurse with Fastaff! As the nation’s premier Rapid Response® staffing agency, Fastaff has hundreds of nurses on assignment. We partner with some of the nation’s most prestigious hospitals.
We also provide education opportunities to further your career knowledge, professional skillset and personal wellness. Check out our Ingenovis Health ACT program for additional resources.
Find the perfect travel job
Fastaff has thousands of healthcare jobs. Apply online today or contact us for more information.