CMSRN for travel nurses Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse · Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)

Which travel specialties ask for it

• Med-surg travel nurseOften preferred

Eligibility and exam

Who can get it

A current RN license and 2,000 hours of medical-surgical practice in the past 3 years (MSNCB recommends 2 years of experience).

Cost

$267 for AMSN members, $394 standard.

Valid for

See MSNCB for the current certification period.

Renewal

By contact hours or exam, with 1,000 medical-surgical practice hours in the last 5 years.

Tips for travelers

• When many applicants have similar med-surg experience, a certification is one of the few things that stands out on a profile.
• Ask your agency whether it reimburses the exam fee; many do for credentials a contract requires.
• Add the expiration date to your profile: agencies track it, and an expired card can hold up a start date.

Questions

Do travel nurses need CMSRN?

Med-Surg contracts often prefer it. Each hospital sets its own list, so check the job post.

Who is eligible for CMSRN?

A current RN license and 2,000 hours of medical-surgical practice in the past 3 years (MSNCB recommends 2 years of experience).

How much does CMSRN cost?

$267 for AMSN members, $394 standard.

How long is CMSRN valid?

See MSNCB for the current certification period. By contact hours or exam, with 1,000 medical-surgical practice hours in the last 5 years.