Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,160 per week

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: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical With Telemetry (MS TELE) at an organization located in Alexandria, Louisiana. This role involves working on a Med Surg/Tele unit with a 36-bed capacity, staffing a mix of RNs and LPNs. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day and must possess ACLS certification prior to submission. The position begins on 06/29/2026 and requires a commitment of at least 36 hours per week, primarily during day shifts with every other weekend or two full weekends per month.

Job Details:

• Location: Alexandria, LA
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Days
• Required Qualifications: Must have at least 2 years of experience in Med Surg and Telemetry, with Meditech EMR experience, and ACLS certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong time management skills and critical thinking skills.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Unit is equipped with EKG Machine, DynaMaps, Bladder Scanner, Vein Finder, Telemetry; patient ratio is 6 to 1; unit policies and guidelines will be provided.
• Responsibilities: Providing high-quality nursing care to patients on MedSurg/Telemetry floors, adhering to unit protocols, participating in team activities, and maintaining a positive, helpful attitude.

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 #1265239. 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 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