Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,100 per week

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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse Days This position is located on a hospital or healthcare facility's medical-surgical floor. The role involves providing routine and complex patient care independently in a high-volume clinical setting, with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and education. The nurse will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adhere to established protocols to deliver quality care.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Days, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferably), 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty, BLS certification via American Heart Association (AHA), RN license in the state of employment or a compact state, and willingness to float.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience on a medical-surgical floor or similar clinical setting.
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends in a six-week schedule.
• On-Call Requirement: No.
• Nurse / Patient Ratio: 6:1.
• EMR Used: Epic.
• Dress Code: Ceil Blue scrubs.
• Responsibilities:
  • Practice independently in accordance with applicable scopes of practice and standards.
  • Provide routine and complex patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
  • Administer medications and treatments following protocols, monitor for side effects, and document care accurately.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers about health conditions and treatments.
  • Make appropriate clinical decisions, delegate tasks responsibly, and manage contingencies in patient care.

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 #1317226. 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 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus