Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Alexandria, LA
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,485/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration6 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Alexandria, Louisiana. This rapid-response assignment supports a medical-surgical and telemetry unit for a six-week period. The role provides care for patients requiring medical-surgical and telemetry services within a collaborative inpatient environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. Assignment dates are 10/26/2026 through 12/07/2026.
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications must be included in the submission packet; medical-surgical and telemetry experience; Meditech experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Strong time-management skills, critical-thinking skills, a positive attitude, and a friendly, helpful approach.
- Additional Information: The medical-surgical and telemetry unit has 36 beds and typically maintains a 6-to-1 patient ratio. Common equipment includes electrocardiogram machines, vital-sign monitors, bladder scanners, vein finders, and telemetry systems. Typical procedures include cardiac catheterizations. Scrub attire is ceil blue. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend or two full weekends per month.
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 Medical Surgical 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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