Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Alexandria, LA
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,122/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date11/30/2026
Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

48% higher than average Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Nurse pay in Louisiana

Estimated total pay

$3,122/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,820/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,302/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
Continuing Education
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Profile

Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (2 years)

Other qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

License

Louisiana Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

RN – Cardiac / Telemetry (Night Shift)

Agency: HealthTrust – Care Career
Job ID: 62560346
Facility: CHRISTUS Health
Openings: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (confirm; system shows 91 contract weeks)
Rate: $90 (rate type to be confirmed)

Shift Details

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week available.
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
On-Call: None.
Floating: Not specified.
Scrubs: Ceil blue.

Required Qualifications

Active RN license in the state of employment or compact license.
AHA BLS – Required.
AHA ACLS – Required.
Epic experience – Required.
True cardiac unit experience – Essential.
BSN preferred.
More than 3 years of nursing experience is strongly preferred by the unit.
First-time travel nurses have reportedly struggled on this unit; previous travel experience is not explicitly listed as mandatory.

Employer

Care Career

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About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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