It's no surprise you have a knack for helping those around you. It's likely why you got into nursing in the first place! You’re all about listening to your patients, but are you ready to listen to that inner voice telling you to travel? Travel nursing has its perks. You get to do a job you love, feel fulfilled at each day's end, explore new cities and spaces, and of course, make some pretty great cash. Travel nursing is a job for the kind-hearted, adventure seekers out there who live to care for others around the clock because people do not fall ill on a schedule, as much as that would make things easier.
Live and work in the location of your dreams and get paid to do it. As a travel nurse, you choose your specialty and your next adventure. It's not science (for once).
Interested in traveling as a med surg nurse? Browse travel med surg nurse jobs at outstanding facilities across the country and find your fit.
Travel med surg nurses play a crucial role in hospitals as they can provide a much-needed service to all kinds of patients. Ranging from post-op patients recovering from surgical procedures to those with orthopedic injuries and heart disease, every med surg unit needs the right kind of nurse to take part in the med surg nursing process and direct patient care activities: inserting Foley caths, NG tubes, and IVs, changing wound dressings and giving medications are just the tip of the iceberg.
It’s not only about administering treatments though; it’s also about taking care of their well-being – med surg nurses need to be competent listeners so they can effectively carry out their duties while ensuring patients feel comfortable and safe at all times. That’s why travel med surg RNs are such an important asset for healthcare employers everywhere!
Assessing patient conditions and providing emotional support
Passing instruments, holding retractors or sponges on the surgical site, preparing sterile drapes and instruments for surgeries
Collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to form a treatment plan for patients
Monitoring vital signs during procedures for safety reasons
Drawing blood samples for testing in accordance with doctor’s orders
Assist nurses while moving patients in and out of beds/chairs
Keeping detailed records of administered patient care
With opportunities for travelers all over the country, we’ve selected areas with the most popular medical traveling jobs to help you find your best fit.
Travel nurses are the backbone of medical traveling. Pay transparency means you can see what you'll actually get paid before you even apply.
Level-up, med surg travel nurse. Get your state licenses and travel nurse requirements reimbursed.
Travel nurses qualify for a weekly, tax-free per diem that can help you cover the cost of moving, like your transportation, meals, and other expenses.
See new spaces. See new faces. Grow and learn in your nursing career as you grow and learn in various cities all over the country.
Being a medical surgical travel nurse is a great way to grow your experience and learn on the job. What if your dream travel assignment is asking for certifications you don’t have? Don’t sweat. You’ll get training in nursing and financial assistance for the cost of licensing and certifications!
Keeping up with the world of licensing and certification can be intimidating. Degrees and certifications depend on your modality and specialty but getting compliant for your home state and others you want to travel to are easier as a medical professional. Compliance experts work with your recruiter and the facility to ensure that you have all the relevant credentials required for any and all med surg travel nurse jobs.
Some of your compliance requirements are the same across the board, but there are others that will depend on your specialty in nursing.
The three parts of compliance
Occupational health records: Required immunizations and health examinations
Documentation: Tax forms, insurance paperwork, and licenses
Testing: Certifications, online training, and workplace safety exams
It is recommended that a med surg RN travel nurse has two years of hospital-based RN experience in their field. Depending on the specialty or the specific requirements of the facility, the required job experience could be longer.
Medical surgical nurses generally work in hospitals, providing care to patients who are not considered well enough to go home, but also not sick enough to require specialized attention. Medical surgical RNs also get placed for travel positions at many types of healthcare facilities including ambulatory care units, surgical centers, clinics, long-term care facilities, and others. Med surg units usually serve as the last stop for a patient before they are released.
Yes! Many medical-surgical nurses choose to pursue certifications to enhance their knowledge and professional development. The most commonly required certifications are Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS). While not usually required for Med Surg positions, registered nurses can pursue other specialty related certifications such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certified Corporation (ONCC) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Typically, the most in-demand travel nursing jobs are those that require highly specialized training, knowledge, and experience. This includes travel nurse positions in the Cardiac Cath Lab, ICUs, Emergency Rooms, and Operating Rooms. Fusion Medical Staffing provides weekly pay estimates for most travel nursing jobs we have available which include the combined hourly pay and available stipend amounts for housing, travel, and per diem.
Travel med surg nursing jobs are beneficial because it exposes you to different regional nursing procedures and patient populations, provide the opportunity to explore new specialties, and gain experience learning a new clinical environment quickly.
