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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,230 per week

Cross Country Nurses

Alexandria, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Epic Systems, Job Requisition Posting, Medical Record System, Medicine, Neurosurgery, Nursing, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures
LOCATION
Alexandria, LA
POSTED
2 days ago

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/03/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in Alexandria, Louisiana. This full-time position involves providing competent nursing care in a medical-surgical setting, focusing on post-surgical and neuro patient populations. The role requires independence, clinical assessment, patient education, and effective collaboration within a team during night shifts.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: BLS certification from AHA, RN license in the state of Louisiana or a compact license, and one year of related nursing experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a similar clinical setting, EPIC electronic health record experience is a bonus.
  • Float: Float rotation may be required.
  • Additional Information: The position focuses on post-surgical patients, mainly orthopedics and general surgery, with an emphasis on neuro populations. The work emphasizes independent practice and comprehensive patient care planning. The facility notes that overtime is not billable until after 48 hours per week.

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 #1289900. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

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

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