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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse in Alexandria, Louisiana. This position involves providing high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting. The nurse will deliver both routine and complex care to patients experiencing a range of conditions, including strokes, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health concerns, and sepsis. Candidates must demonstrate independence, clinical competence, and the ability to manage contingencies in a high-pressure environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license, BLS certification from AHA, ACLS certification from AHA, PALS certification from AHA, 1 year of experience in emergency room nursing.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Additional Information: The position involves caring for very high acuity patients in a designated emergency department. Security personnel are on-site 24/7. The unit handles a heavy load of stroke, cardiovascular, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis cases, with some trauma cases. The hospital offers a full-time, possibly temp-to-perm opportunity, with no floating requirements. New hires must attend orientation within the first 30 days and complete organizational competency requirements.

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus