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Medical-Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs and Salary

As a medical surgical (med surg) travel RN, you have the opportunity to work in various healthcare settings -- hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and surgical centers to treat patients with a wide variety of needs, illnesses, and injuries.

We offer an extensive selection of high paying MS travel nurse jobs at top performing healthcare facilities. Choose from a strong network of healthcare partners across the nation including:

AMN Healthcare simplifies your job search by listing the top paying MS nurse travel jobs in great cities throughout the United States. Live and work where you want to. Find exclusive travel nursing jobs in beautiful cities including:

MS Travel Nurse Salary

MS departments desperately need travel nurses that meet all of the necessary travel nursing requirements. As a Medical Surgical travel nurse, you can earn up to $2,993 per week.

Check out the current highest paying MS travel nurse job in Iowa: This Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical position earns $2,993 per week, with a start date of January 6, 2025. This assignment is located in Des Moines.

Our travel nurse jobs include a housing stipend and a personal housing account executive will ensure your housing preferences are met and you are happy before moving. For more details about salary, contact a recruiter or check here for a few nurse travel jobs that are starting the soonest and apply today:

Earliest Starting MS Travel Jobs

Here are some of the best MS travel nursing jobs that start soon. Don't miss out on the opportunities below, contact your recruiter today!

Start Date Weekly Salary Cities with Highest Paying Jobs
December 14, 2024 $1,759 - $1,939 /per week* Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical in Show Low, AZ
December 14, 2024 $1,805 - $1,989 /per week* Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical in Meridian, ID
December 14, 2024 $1,805 - $1,989 /per week* Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical in Meridian, ID
December 14, 2024 $1,639 - $1,806 /per week* Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical in Kearney, NE
December 14, 2024 $1,853 - $2,042 /per week* Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical in Klamath Falls, OR

*Estimate of weekly 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 your recruiter for additional details.

MS Travel Nurse Job FAQs

What are the minimum travel nursing requirements?

Each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements. However, healthcare systems prefer nurses to have at least one year of experience in a clinical setting under their belt to be considered for a position.

Find nursing license information for all 50 states including:

Can I take time off between MS assignments?

Yes! That is one of the benefits of travel nursing. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off of working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by AMN Healthcare, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact your recruiter.

On average, how much does an MS travel nurse make?

An MS nurse can make an average of $1,846 per week in the US, but every state is very different.

What are the highest paid travel nurse jobs available today?

The top paying nurse positions currently include jobs like:

What is the opportunity for work/life balance with a travel nurse job?

Travel nurses are in high demand in cities throughout the nation. Apply for travel MS nurse jobs in Nome, South San Francisco, and Clackamas and other popular destination spots where the work/life balance is at its highest!

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Med Surg Nurse Job Description

Duties depend largely on the setting

In general, Med Surg nurses provide care and treatment to ill, injured, and recovering adults. The medical-surgical nurse must be able to assess patient's condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records, and provide patients with support and education.

 

Some med surg nurses choose to become more specialized within the broad field of med surg nursing, pursuing subspecialties such as orthopedics, neurology, wound care, and oncology. 

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