Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,080 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

CE credits

Direct deposit

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN for Med Surg/Telemetry in Alexandria, Louisiana. You will join a 31-bed unit, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care on nights (12-hour shifts) for a 13-week assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week.

Requires RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and acute care experience; stroke care experience is a plus. Private housing or housing stipend, comprehensive health benefits, travel reimbursement, and 401(k) are included.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 1 year acute care experience
• Experience caring for stroke patients preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care on Med Surg/Telemetry unit
• Perform thorough assessments and accurate documentation
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and time management
• Adhere to unit policies and procedures and infection prevention standards

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

Stroke care

Assessment skills

NIHSS (preferred)

Tools

Meditech

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position in Alexandria, Louisiana. This role offers an opportunity to provide specialized nursing care within a busy 31-bed Medical Surgical and Oncology unit. The nurse will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, demonstrating strong assessment and documentation skills, and adhering to unit policies and procedures. The shift schedule is nights, with work hours totaling 12 per shift, and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications, at least one year of acute care experience, experience caring for stroke patients, strong physical assessment and documentation skills, knowledge of core measures and prevention of health care associated infections and hospital-acquired conditions, excellent time management and critical thinking skills, understanding of A.I.D.E.T behaviors, NIHSS certification preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Chemo experience is a plus.
• Additional Information: The unit utilizes a documentation system called Meditech, with a focus on patient safety and quality care. The team values experienced staff, offers block scheduling, and uses mobile communication tools such as iPhones via the Immobile app. The unit is a recognized Unit of Distinction and offers an engaging work environment with access to computers and scanners in every room.

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

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

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