Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Critical Care Nurse, ICU Located in an intensive care unit, this position involves providing specialized nursing care to patients experiencing critical and complex health conditions including cardiac and respiratory cases. The role emphasizes autonomous practice and comprehensive patient care, supporting the healthcare team in delivering high-quality treatment in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Position Description: Provide nursing care for patients with conditions such as DKA, Acute Respiratory Failure, MIs, CABGs, Ventilators, and post-op cardiovascular surgeries. The ICU setting includes cardiac and medical patient care, with a patient nurse ratio of 2:1 for ICU patients and 4:1 for IMCU patients.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing, current RN License in state of employment or compact, BLS certification via AHA, ACLS certification via AHA, 2 years of experience in ICU or similar clinical setting.
Schedule: Nights shift from 7 PM to 7 AM, 48 hours per week guaranteed.
Additional Information: Must have experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Impellas, Post-op Cardiovascular surgeries, and CRRT. No floating required. Must be able to start as soon as possible.
Certifications: BLS and ACLS required.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must be able to demonstrate competency in their clinical practice and complete organizational onboarding and competency validation.
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 #1307937. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Alexandria, LA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Ventilatorunmatched
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