Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)

Med Surg RN Job Description

MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.

Education/Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education

You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.

RN's can only work with an active state license.

ACLS occasionally required