Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Alexandria, LA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,090/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,090/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Medical-Surgical With Telemetry Alexandria, Louisiana. This position supports patients requiring orthopedic, trauma, and spine care in an 18-bed unit. The role involves telemetry monitoring, complex patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Job Details

Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Ability to care for telemetry patients
- Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to manage patients with multiple chronic conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Surgical step-down or medical-surgical experience
- Experience with Meditech electronic medical records
Additional Information:
- Patient assignments may include a 6:1 ratio.
- Clinical equipment includes telemetry monitoring, intravenous infusion pumps, bladder scanners, electrocardiograms, enteral feeding pumps, bilevel positive airway pressure devices, heated high-flow oxygen systems, drains, chest tubes, and parenteral nutrition equipment.
- Responsibilities include intravenous therapy, medication administration, blood product administration for Registered Nurses, wound care management, central-line care and maintenance, and enteral feeding management.
- Successful professionals demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, communication, compassion, dependability, accountability, and the ability to prioritize care for multiple patients.
- Communication with providers occurs through a healthcare-provided telecommunications device.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1343215. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

3.6rating(125 reviews)

12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses

Anonymous

OR - Operating Room (RN)

5.0rating

Pros

The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars

Cons

None

Review of Gary Roberts on Oct 29, 2026

Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses

1 nurse found this helpful

View all reviews

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.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$1,215–5,035/week

Jobs on Vivian4

View more details

About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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.

Was this helpful?

Yes

We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue