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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses

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Registered Nurse Healthcare Taxonomy Code 163WM0705X

As of today, the following are the total number of Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses nationally, in your State, and near your location.

Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.

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Medicare

The following are the total number of Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

The diagram below shows all the Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.

What do Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses do?

Medical-surgical (med-surg) nurses provide care to patients recovering from surgery or those with various medical conditions.

Med-surg nurses work in various settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies.

They may specialize in caring for patients with specific conditions, such as cardiac, orthopedic, or oncologic conditions. 

What they do

Assessing and monitoring patients: Monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and overall health status. 

Administering medications: Providing and managing medications, including pain relievers, antibiotics, and IV fluids. 

Wound care: Changing dressings, cleaning wounds, and implementing infection control measures. 

Educating patients: Informing patients about their conditions, treatment plans, and self-care measures. 

Coordinating care: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, physical therapists, and social workers. 

Providing emotional support: Offering comfort and support to patients and their families during difficult times. 

Performing procedures: Assisting with methods such as catheterization, intubation, and wound debridement. 

Maintaining patient safety: Ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.