Travel ICU Float RN - $2,225 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Float Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Nurse position is located in Alexandria, Louisiana. This role involves providing specialized nursing care within a mixed cardiac and medical ICU setting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of complex patient conditions, including DKA, acute respiratory failure, myocardial infarctions, CABGs, and ventilator care, practicing independently and demonstrating excellent clinical judgment. Job Details: Schedule: 12-hour shifts, days, minimum of 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred; BLS certification from AHA required; ACLS certification from AHA required; RN License in state of employment or compact; 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred; current ACLS certification required; BLS certification from AHA required; RN License in the state of employment or a compact license Preferred Qualifications: None specified Float: No floating required Additional Information: Must have experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Impellas, Post-operative Cardiovascular surgeries, and CRRT. Every other weekend required; no on-call requirement. Nursing care involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for complex patients with increasing psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring side effects, documenting patient information, and providing patient and caregiver education. New hires must attend a hospital orientation within the first 30 days of employment and complete organizational competency validations. 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 Posted Date: 2026-08-14 Cross Country Job ID 1288947. 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 / Intensive Care Unit Float 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