Hospital Specialty

Medical-Surgical TN Visa Jobs

Canadian Med-Surg RNs, matched with US hospitals hiring under TN status.

Why US hospitals are hiring Canadian Med-Surg RN talent

Medical-Surgical carries the largest overall volume of US nursing vacancies, and it's also the easiest specialty to source and scale quickly, since the skill set is broad and transferable.

Because nearly every hospital runs multiple Med-Surg units, this is often the fastest-moving specialty in our pipeline for a first US placement.

What the role looks like

Credentialing & what US employers look for

No specialty certification is required, but 1+ year of general medical-surgical experience is typically expected by US employers.

For Canadian RNs

If you're currently practicing Med-Surg, this is often the fastest-moving specialty for a first US placement under TN status.

For US Employers

Fill Med-Surg vacancies at volume with credentialed Canadian RNs, full-time or contract/travel.

Questions specific to this specialty

How many patients will I be assigned?

US Med-Surg ratios are typically 4-6 patients per RN, which varies by state and facility.

Is this a good specialty for a first US placement?

Yes, it's the highest-volume, fastest-moving specialty in our pipeline.

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