Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

Job Summary:
The medical surgical floor nursing position is located in Alexandria, Louisiana. This role involves providing high-quality patient care through routine and complex nursing practices. The nurse will demonstrate independence in clinical settings while adhering to established protocols and practices, supporting patient recovery and well-being in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred; 0 years of experience; BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required; RN License in the state of Louisiana or a compact license.
• Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.
• Responsibilities: Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. Administer medications and treatments following the appropriate protocol, monitor for side effects and effectiveness, document patient history and care provided, and offer patient and family education.
• Additional Information: The position guarantees 36 hours per week; overtime is not billable until after 48 hours per week.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.