Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,160 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Telemetry. The position provides independent nursing care for cardiac and telemetry patients in a hospital-based unit that is not stepdown. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering medications and treatments, monitoring effectiveness and side effects, documenting care, and educating patients, families, and caregivers.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in the state of employment or a compact state; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree; 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty.
• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Provides care for cardiac and telemetry patients with an approximate nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1 to 6:1, depending on staffing. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, and no call is required. Responsibilities include using the nursing process; addressing complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs; administering medications and treatments according to protocol; monitoring patient responses; documenting patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care; and providing education to patients, families, and caregivers. Newly hired experienced Registered Nurses complete orientation and competency validation, including medical-surgical competencies. Newly licensed Registered Nurses may participate in a residency or specialized orientation program.

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 #1340017. 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 / 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