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Med-surg nurses strive to provide patient education and promote overall health. They offer support to patients and families dealing with illnesses and injuries by performing a number of tasks, including:

• Offering pain management
• Providing wound care
• Maintaining patient safety
• Obtaining vital signs
• Preparing patients pre-surgery
• Helping patients with post-surgery recovery
• Taking patient histories
• Managing admissions and discharge paperwork
• Assisting with care planning

Med-surg nurses typically work in inpatient hospital settings, but they may also work in outpatient clinics and even in patients’ homes. Travel med-surg nursing is growing in popularity, as well. Travel nursing allows nurses to take short-term assignments throughout the country, which can be a good option for those seeking new experiences both on and off the clock.

Med-surg nurses need to have a nursing license. To obtain a nursing license, you can either pursue an associate degree in nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 

Once you have your degree, you need to pass the national standardized National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Passing that exam allows you to become a registered nurse (RN). That’s the minimum requirement for becoming a med-surg nurse. 

You’ll also need to complete some training. After passing the NCLEX, you can apply for medical-surgical internships at surgical centers and hospitals. These internships allow you to develop clinical knowledge and skills under the supervision of physicians and more experienced nurses. 

If you become an RN and you already have nursing experience, you may want to participate in a training program and then transfer to a med-surg unit. 

Certifications through organizations like the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) can help build skills and credibility after obtaining RN licensure. The Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC) applies specifically to the medical-surgical specialty.

A med-surg nurse’s salary varies around the country and can depend on your experience level, skills, and employer. You may also be eligible for overtime pay, as well as health insurance, retirement planning, and paid time off. Additionally, some positions may offer tuition reimbursement. 

Travel med-surg nurses tend to make more annually, and they often have access to stipends for housing and other expenses that add even more to their annual salaries. 

At Prolink, our benefits for med-surg nurses include:

• Medical coverage from day one
• Life insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Extension and referral bonuses
• Short- and long-term disability

Our recruiters will work closely with you to find the perfect position, handling logistics and compliance so that you can get started in your new position without stressing about paperwork. 

We build quality relationships with both our talent and our clients, which means you can expect to be fully informed through every stage of your journey with us. We’re here to help you reach your career goals.