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Job description
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: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Nights Location unspecified. This position involves providing high-acuity clinical care in a demanding ER setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate independence in nursing practice, handle complex cases such as strokes, cardiovascular events, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis, and manage a varied patient load with professionalism and expertise.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license, BLS certification via AHA, ACLS certification via AHA, PALS certification via AHA, TNCC certification, De-Escalation certification, minimum of 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a high-acuity emergency setting
Responsibilities: Practice independently following applicable nursing scope and standards of practice
Provide routine and complex nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patients
Administer medications and treatments using appropriate protocols, monitor for side effects and treatment efficacy
Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care delivered accurately
Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers
Make appropriate clinical assignments and delegation to other care providers as needed
Position Requirements: Attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire; participate in residency or specific orientation programs as applicable
Complete annual competency verification requirements and skill validations with designated preceptors
Successfully complete required organizational entry and department-specific competency validations
Additional Information: The unit serves very high-acuity patients with a heavy case load involving strokes, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis; some trauma cases are seen but it is not a designated trauma unit.
Security is on-site 24/7.
Multiple positions available, with a potential for permanent placement.
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 # . 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
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
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Worksite address
alexandria, LA, 71302, US
Who can apply
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