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: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Nurse position in Alexandria, Louisiana. This role involves providing high-quality, independent nursing care within a mixed cardiac and medical ICU setting, managing complex patient conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis, acute respiratory failure, myocardial infarctions, coronary artery bypass grafts, and ventilator dependence. The position offers a flexible schedule to suit experienced nurses seeking diverse critical care exposure.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred; current RN license in the state of employment or compact license; BLS certification from AHA required; ACLS certification from AHA required; 1 year of experience in a critical care setting preferred; all newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire and complete organizational competency validations.
- Experience: 0 years required; 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- Position Requirements: All new hires must complete annual competency verification and departmental-specific training.
- Schedule: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, full-time position.
- Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects, documenting care, providing patient and family education, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
- Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders, adhering to the scope and standards of practice outlined by the American Nurses Association.
- Patient population includes those with diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory failure, myocardial infarctions, post-cardiovascular surgeries, and ventilator-dependent patients. No floating between units is required.
- No on-call or floating responsibilities.
- Location: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301.
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 #1288947. 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 / 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