Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Alexandria, LA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,160/weekOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position is available in Alexandria, Louisiana. This role involves providing patient care in a trauma, orthopedics, and medical-surgical unit that accommodates 36 beds with a staffing of 49 personnel. Candidates are required to bring their active nursing license and ACLS certification on the first day. The position starts on July 6, 2026, and offers day and night shifts.
Job Details:
- Location: Alexandria, LA
- Unit type: Trauma/Orthopedics/Medical-Surgical
- Unit capacity: 36 beds
- Number of staff: 49
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend shifts and on-call when census is low
- Required Qualifications: Active Nursing License, ACLS, BLS, with 1 year of experience in Med-Surg, Louisiana residency or eligible to practice in Louisiana, and minimum 0 years of experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Critical thinking skills, team-player attitude, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Responsibilities include: wound vac changes, wound care, IV insertions, and insertion of indwelling Foley catheters.
- Float Area(s): 6A, 3A, 3South, 4South
- Dress Code: Blue scrubs, no sweatshirts or Crocs
- Additional Information: Every other weekend shifts, on-call when census is low, unit policies and guidelines can be attached.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.
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