Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Mississippi
Registered Nurse Med Surg jobs in Mississippi are open across Meridian and Columbus and other Mississippi metros, with employers like Ochsner Health, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
- Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
- Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
- Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
- Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
- Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
- Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
- Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
- Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
- Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
- Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Computer literacy
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
- ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification
Overview
Job Summary
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
- Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
- Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
- Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
- Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
- Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
- Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
- Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
- Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
- Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
- Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Computer literacy
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
- ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification
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Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ochsner Health5
- Baptist Memorial Health Care4
- Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana3
- Lafayette Health Ventures3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services14
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse med surg jobs across Mississippi.
- Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact license
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program
- Basic Life Support and ACLS certification
- One or more years of acute care or medical-surgical nursing experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- CMSRN certification or demonstrated progress toward certification preferred
Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many registered nurse med surg jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 15+ registered nurse med surg openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Meridian and Columbus. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
How much do registered nurse med surgs make in Mississippi?
Registered nurse med surgs in Mississippi earn a median of about $77,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,610 for the lowest 10% to over $100,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Mississippi cities have the most registered nurse med surg jobs?
Meridian and Columbus have the most registered nurse med surg openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire registered nurse med surgs in Mississippi?
Employers hiring registered nurse med surgs in Mississippi include Ochsner Health, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote registered nurse med surg jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 0% of registered nurse med surg openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for registered nurse med surg jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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