Med Surg Nurse Jobs

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Med Surg jobs are Albany Medical Center (291 jobs), Rochester General Hospital (104 jobs), and Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus (96 jobs).

As of Thursday, December 4th 2025, Vivian has 84 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average and up to $66 per hour for the highest-paying role.

As of Thursday, December 4th 2025, Vivian has 980 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $86 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

As of Thursday, December 4th 2025, Vivian has 32,075 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,074 per hour on average, and up to $5,219 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Take a look at Vivian's Med Surg Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Medical-surgical Nursing, also known as ‘med-surg’, is a nursing specialty that makes up the foundation of nursing. In fact, many sub-specialties of nursing require that you have prior med-surg experience. Med-surg nurses are responsible for taking care of patients with acute medical issues, as well as those requiring surgical intervention, however, the med-surg umbrella term can often apply to any nurse not working in a specific specialty.

Some healthcare employers may prefer medical surgical nurse job candidates with Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC), AHNCC - Nurse Coach-Board Certified (NC-BC) or Certified Transcultural Nurse (CTN), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

Having a Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC) validates your knowledge and skills as a medical surgical nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

Medical surgical nurses may need a Bachelor of Science with Nursing Major (BS) or Bachelor of Professional Studies with a concentration in Nursing (BPS) to improve their chance of getting hired or further their careers. Certain degrees may even be required before entering the field. Medical surgical nurses residing in Australia may benefit financially from pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc Nsg).