Take your Med Surg experience further with Nomad Health. We pair experienced nurses with top-tier travel assignments throughout the country. Sign up now or explore our extensive selection of Medical-Surgical RN jobs below to find your perfect fit.
At Nomad, every Med Surg travel job is supported by a fully loaded benefits suite, featuring medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance, alongside a 401(k). You'll also enjoy perks like reimbursements for scrubs, licenses, and certifications, $750 for travel expenses, and housing and meal stipends. Getting started as a travel Medical-Surgical nurse is easy: simply build your Nomad profile and start applying instantly.
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Get access to comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 401(k) on day 1.
Maximize your earnings with Nomad. We provide housing stipends, meal allowances, and travel reimbursements to help you stress less.
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Working as a med-surg travel nurse offers the opportunity to advance your career through financial incentives and personal growth while enjoying the security of a high-demand specialty. It provides the freedom to work with new technologies and interdisciplinary teams across the country, allowing you to take the next step in your nursing journey with confidence.
Competitive Pay – Med-surg travel nurse jobs frequently offer higher pay than permanent staff positions. Your earning potential can be maximized based on your experience, credentials, and location, with platforms like Nomad providing clear pay breakdowns—including travel stipends—so you know exactly what you can earn before you apply.
Continuous Learning and Technology – Traveling puts you on the fast track to mastering the latest education, techniques, and equipment. You will gain exposure to diverse technologies, such as new EHR systems, cardiac monitors, and wound vacs, while collaborating with interdisciplinary staff to broaden your perspective on patient care.
Location Freedom – One of the biggest perks is the ability to decide exactly where you want to work, from the specific city to the facility type. Accepting assignments in new locations allows you to experience environments and patient populations you might not encounter in a regular staff position, giving you full control over your lifestyle.
To become a travel medical-surgical nurse, the journey typically begins with earning a nursing degree, such as a BSN or ADN, and passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse. Following licensure, aspiring travel nurses must gain hands-on experience in a medical-surgical unit to master skills like time management, patient assessment, and prioritization of care. Many professionals also choose to advance their careers and marketability by obtaining specialized certifications, such as the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC) or the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) credential. Once established with the necessary experience and credentials, nurses can partner with a travel agency, like Nomad, to find assignments that fit their career goals and lifestyle.
Learn more about travel nursing as a medical-surgical nurse in Nomad's Medical Surgical Travel Nurse Career Guide.