Med Surg Nurse Jobs

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, May 28th 2023, the average hourly salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse is $27 per hour, but can pay up to $54 per hour.

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Med Surg jobs are Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest (426 jobs), Montefiore Hospital- Moses Campus (317 jobs), and Saint Catherine of Siena Medical Center (175 jobs).

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.

Med-surg nurses monitor their patients for acute changes in physical condition, vitals signs, or lab values. These nurses prioritize patient safety, educate patients and families, mobilize patients, and monitor and administer a patient’s medication regimen. Med-surg nurses also need to know how to delegate tasks to ancillary staff, as well as chart accurate and complete documentation for their patients.

Medical surgical nurses commonly hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), among others.

Some healthcare employers may prefer medical surgical nurse job candidates with 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.

Having a AHNCC - Nurse Coach-Board Certified (NC-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.

Having a Certified Transcultural Nurse (CTN) 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).