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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical NurseMedical-Surgical With Telemetry, Alexandria, Louisiana: The position provides comprehensive care for orthopedic, trauma, and spine patients, including those requiring telemetry monitoring and management of multiple chronic conditions. The role emphasizes strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, interdisciplinary communication, and compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; medical-surgical nursing experience; ability to care for telemetry patients; strong assessment and critical-thinking skills; experience managing patients with multiple chronic conditions.

Preferred Qualifications: Step-down, surgical, or medical-surgical experience; experience with electronic medical record systems.

Additional Information: Care is provided for orthopedic, trauma, and spine patients. Patient assignments may include telemetry monitoring and complex chronic conditions. Clinical responsibilities include intravenous therapy, medication administration, wound care, central-line care and maintenance, and enteral-feeding management. Registered Nurses may administer blood products. The role requires strong teamwork, adaptability, communication with interdisciplinary teams, dependability, accountability, and the ability to prioritize care for multiple patients. Floating may include other medical-surgical units and emergency department holds.

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 1343215. 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 With 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