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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Detroit, MI for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Detroit, Michigan

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Detroit, Michigan. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Detroit’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Detroit. The earliest start date in Detroit is Jul 4, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,713 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Detroit is Jul 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,713 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Detroit including 12 weeks and 13 weeks.

Detroit is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Detroit

We have 13 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Michigan, and 437 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Grosse Pointe, Michigan – 48236
    Distance from Detroit: 8 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,554 to $1,713
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Grosse Pointe, Michigan – 48236
    Distance from Detroit: 8 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,554 to $1,713
Weekly Pay*
Candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision. Candidates with previous travel experience are highly preferred. Unit is a Med Surg unit that sees a lot of respiratory conditions and some substance/alcohol abuse withdraw. They also see general Med Surg patients, but the large portion will be respiratory conditions. This unit is also the go to for patients needing infectious isolation for respiratory conditions at this location. Ratio 1:4-5
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Grosse Pointe, Michigan – 48236
    Distance from Detroit: 8 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 4, 2025
  • 12
$1,554 to $1,713
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • West Bloomfield, Michigan – 48322
    Distance from Detroit: 24 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,570 to $1,731
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right ER RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Pontiac, Michigan – 48342
    Distance from Detroit: 25 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,588 to $1,750
Weekly Pay*
Establishes a therapeutic relationship and creates a detailed plan of care with the patient and family, mutually determining the aspects of care which are most important. • Evaluates the effectiveness of plans and interventions to promote optimum achievement of established goals. Initiates and maintains open communication with other members of the team to assure that the patient and family receive the full scope of interdisciplinary expertise and services with a coordinated and integrated plan of care. • Communicates with patients, families, subordinate staff and peers to ensure that plans and associated interventions are understood, operationalized and revised, as appropriate.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Detroit: 82 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,703 to $1,877
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Detroit: 82 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,703 to $1,877
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Detroit: 82 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,473 to $1,624
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Detroit: 82 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,473 to $1,624
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Detroit: 82 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,473 to $1,624
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44130
    Distance from Detroit: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
$1,886 to $2,079
Weekly Pay*
Southwest General Health Center is an award-winning hospital in Middleburg Heights, Ohio serving the Greater Cleveland area. We take great pride in serving the people of our community and strive to provide each and every patient with exceptional health care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Detroit: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,798 to $1,982
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Detroit: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,569 to $1,729
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Detroit: 90 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,569 to $1,729
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Detroit: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,569 to $1,729
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Detroit: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,569 to $1,729
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Willoughby, Ohio – 44094
    Distance from Detroit: 97 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,487 to $1,638
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Willoughby, Ohio – 44094
    Distance from Detroit: 97 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,487 to $1,638
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Marshall, Michigan – 49068
    Distance from Detroit: 98 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,711 to $1,885
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Beachwood, Ohio – 44122
    Distance from Detroit: 99 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 26
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Painesville, Ohio – 44077
    Distance from Detroit: 101 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,487 to $1,638
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Bad Axe, Michigan – 48413
    Distance from Detroit: 102 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,798
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Midland, Michigan – 48670
    Distance from Detroit: 108 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,694 to $1,867
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Midland, Michigan – 48670
    Distance from Detroit: 108 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,694 to $1,867
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Detroit, Michigan

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Detroit. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Detroit and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Detroit and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Detroit, MI

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Detroit?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,713, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Grosse Pointe (7.8 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,713, a 12 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Grosse Pointe (7.8 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,713, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D,12 E,12 N in Grosse Pointe (7.8 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Detroit?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Detroit and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Detroit and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Detroit can make an average of $1,459 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Detroit and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Detroit can make an average of $1,589 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Detroit?

  • Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit
  • Henry Ford Macomb Hospital – Clinton Township in Clinton Township (18.8 miles from Detroit)
  • Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital in West Bloomfield (23.8 miles from Detroit)
  • NATIONAL GUARD, RAPID CITY in Rochester (24.5 miles from Detroit)

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Detroit?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Detroit is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Detroit

In Detroit, facilities like Henry Ford Hospital, all offer MS departments.

Other popular cities near Detroit’s MS job opportunities are Dearborn (6.7 miles), Grosse Pointe (7.8 miles) and Wyandotte (9.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 48038 (18.8 miles), 48322 (23.8 miles) and 48307 (24.5 miles).

Detroit Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 4 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Detroit. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Detroit.

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Adult Acute Care Registered Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
Address
4201 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48201
DMC Harper University Hospital
Shifts
11 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neuro-Interventional, Operating Room RN, Telemetry RN, and Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Address
3990 JOHN R ST.
Detroit, MI 48201
Henry Ford Hospital
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.