Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Alexandria, LA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,765/week

Overview

  • Start Date11/02/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Nurse in Alexandria, Louisiana. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care to patients undergoing cardiovascular and other surgical procedures in a busy surgical unit. The role requires demonstrating adaptability and expertise in a high-acuity environment, with a focus on advanced intraoperative skills.

Job Details

  • Certifications: Certified preferred; experience in OR intraoperative skills required, with specific expertise in orthopedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, and robotic-assisted procedures.
  • Education Requirements: Valid nursing license.
  • Years of Experience: 2 years in operating room environment, including experience with OR intraoperative procedures.
  • Location Requirements: Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility.
  • Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts, with 36-40 hours per week, including call rotations.
  • Required Qualifications: Must have OR intraoperative skills, experience with robotics procedures, and relevant certifications or substantial experience if not certified.
  • Additional Information: Experience with general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, GYN, plastics, and robotic-assisted procedures is highly desirable. Candidates should be familiar with Meditech documentation system and able to handle high patient acuity cases.

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
Posted Date: 2026-09-16
Cross Country Job ID #1303747. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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About

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.

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About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
  • Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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