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Travel RN - Med​/Surg

Job in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 71302, USA
Listing for: American Traveler
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Travel Nurse, RN Nurse, General Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 2645 - 2939 USD Weekly USD 2645.00 2939.00 WEEK
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Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 7 days ago

Shift

Nights, 4x12hrs

Hours

48 hrs/wk

Start Date

ASAP

Length

13 weeks

Openings

3

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring at least one prior travel assignment and a compact or LA RN license.

Details
  • Acute Med/Surg unit focused on post-surgical patients including orthopedic and general surgery cases, with a neuro patient population
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing
  • 13-week assignment on night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  • Weekend shifts may be required based on scheduling needs
  • Floating to other units is a potential requirement
  • No on-call responsibilities
  • EPIC EMR experience is a plus but not required
Requirements
  • Active RN license in Louisiana or compact license required
  • BLS certification via AHA required
  • BSN preferred
  • 1 year of experience in Med/Surg or related specialty preferred
Additional Information
  • Provide nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
  • Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness
  • Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided
  • Educate patients and family members on care needs and available resources
  • Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment to be considered
  • Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rates
  • Previous CHRISTUS Health System employees must have a 6-month separation period before starting a new travel assignment
  • Temp-to-perm conversion may be a possibility

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,939/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$38,208

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$152,830

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,679/wk

Regular Hours

$30.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,200

OT Hours

$59.88 x 8 hours/wk = $479

Weekly Stipends

$1,260/wk

Lodging

$112.00 x 7 days = $784

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,939/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,645 - $2,939. The $2,939 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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