Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Medical in Alexandria, Louisiana. This position provides comprehensive care for critically ill patients in a medical intensive care setting, including patients requiring ventilator management, cardiac support, neurological monitoring, and respiratory care. The role requires strong assessment skills, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to care for patients with COVID-19.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Two years of intensive care unit experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; proficiency in ventilator management, critical care drips, and assessment of cardiac, neurological, and respiratory conditions; ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE), including proper donning and doffing; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a diverse environment; willingness to care for patients with COVID-19.
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week and every other weekend required.
- Additional Information: The role includes caring for critically ill patients and performing or assisting with intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain management, intra-aortic balloon pump management, continuous renal replacement therapy, and patient proning. The unit uses ventilators, intravenous pumps, balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, and glucometers. Self-scheduling may be available within established guidelines. Required scrubs include ceil blue; green surgical scrubs are provided when caring for patients with COVID-19.
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 #1334355. 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 / Intensive Care Unit Medical
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus