Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,410 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: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room. This full-time night-shift position provides care in a very high-acuity setting involving stroke, cardiovascular, diabetes, wound, behavioral health, sepsis, and some trauma cases. The role includes assessment, treatment, medication administration, patient education, documentation, care coordination, and delegation within the nursing process.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week, with an every-other-weekend requirement and no on-call requirement. Start date: 11/23/2026.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) 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)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • De-escalation certification
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
  • One year of experience in a related nursing specialty
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for patients with complex medical, psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs.
  • Administers medications and treatments, monitors effectiveness and side effects, and documents patient histories and care.
  • Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 4:1.
  • Annual competency verification and role-specific competency validation are required.
  • The unit is not designated for trauma care but may receive some trauma cases.
  • Onsite security is available around the clock.

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 #1349228. 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 / Emergency Room

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus