Medical Surgery Registered Nurse
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
At a Glance
Medical Surgery Registered Nurse earns an average of $70,727/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 2–2.5 years. Top skills: Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing.
$70,727/yr
Associate degree
2–2.5 years
72
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Registered Nurses
Median Wage
$93,600/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Nursing
Medical Surgical Nursing
Acute Care
Surgery
Medication Administration
Medical Telemetry
Nursing Care
Pediatrics
Clinical Nursing
Oncology
Nursing Process
Nursing Practices
Wound Care
Epic EMR
Intensive Care Unit
Surgical Services
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Patient Education And Counseling
Common Skills (7)
Planning
Communication
Adult Care
Teaching
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Coordinating
Certifications (4)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Related Specializations
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