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Med Surg
Med-surg nursing presents special challenges under the best of circumstances. You have to be fast on your feet, able to diagnose and treat a multitude of medical conditions, and handle patient deterioration with confidence. You have to keep up with the newest technology and procedures. The typical salary for a traveling med-surg nurse depends on level of experience, geographical location and medical facility, but you can expect to make more while traveling and many contracts include multi-level incentive bonuses.
About the Job
Average contract lengths are about 13-15 weeks, and the responsibilities of the job will be as familiar as they are diverse. You're expected to be fully trained and ready to hit the ground running. Housing is provided and travel expenses are reimbursed, so in addition to your considerable salary, you live and travel free of charge to you.
Pros
There are many positive aspects perks of a traveling med-surg job, especially if you love to visit new places. It's a chance to build a lot of industry contacts while you go all over the U.S. – or the world. The money is well above average, and the job offers new challenges every day, no matter where you are. The experience you gain is invaluable.
Cons
The drawbacks of any travel nursing position are similar, leaving behind home, family and friends, adjusting to a new home and workplace every few months and dealing with unfamiliar staff politics and potential resentment. Diplomacy and confidence will earn you the respect and affection of the staff. You may also find yourself making friends that will be hard to leave behind. In addition, there may be little or no orientation, so it will be up to you to learn and adapt on your own, and the faster you're able to do that, the more successful you'll be at your job.
If you have an adventurous spirit and a highly adaptable nature, travel med-surg nursing is definitely for you. It's never dull or tedious, and everything changes constantly – the scenery, the workplace, the living arrangements and even the job itself. It's a challenge full of rewards both financial and personal.
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