Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,810 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Medical (ICU MEDICAL) Alexandria, Louisiana. This position involves providing specialized critical care to ICU COVID-19 patients within a Level II Trauma Center and Certified Stroke Center. The role requires positive attitude, teamwork, and familiarity with advanced ventilator and cardiac management protocols.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required; TNCC a plus.


• Education Requirements: Not specified.


• Location: Alexandria, Louisiana.


• Years of Experience: 0.0 years minimum.


• Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM; minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Responsibilities include ventilator management, critical care drip knowledge, cardiac, neuro, and respiratory assessments, and procedures such as intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain management, IABP management, CRRT, and proning of patients.


• Must be willing to care for COVID-19 patients, exhibit flexibility, teamwork, and excellent communication skills.


• Proper PPE donning and doffing, along with the use of advanced hospital equipment such as ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, balloon pumps, and glucometers, are essential.


• This role includes floating to other medical-surgical units as needed, with priority to ICU and critical care areas.


• Submission of application requires adherence to the agency's process.

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 #1334355. 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 / Intensive Care Unit Medical

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus