Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,970 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse position located in Alexandria, Louisiana. The role involves providing high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced environment, managing a heavy caseload of strokes, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis cases. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Start Date: July 6, 2026
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred)
  • RN License in state of employment or compact
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required from AHA
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required from AHA
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required from AHA
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card required
  • RN License in state of employment or compact
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
• Additional Information:
  • Very high acuity unit with on-site security 24/7
  • Contractors will handle a heavy case load including strokes, cardiovascular, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, sepsis, and some trauma.
  • No floating is required.
  • Every other weekend work is required.
  • No on-call duties.
  • Approximately 4 patients per nurse ratio.
  • Involves independent clinical practice, complex patient care, and delegation.
  • Orientation and competency validations are required within the first 30 days and annually thereafter.

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 #1268396. 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 / Emergency Room

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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus