ER RN in Alexandria, Louisiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Alexandria, LA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,238/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.17
- Weekly
- $2,238
- Yearly (full-time)
- $116,376
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $62.17/hour — 61% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana ($38.57/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana right now
- 214 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana from 6 agencies, 86 of them in Alexandria.
- Pay in these listings: $42.58 – $87.58/hour, median $53.22/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Louisiana: $38.57/hour ($80,226/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($68.05/hour across 27 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Alexandria, Louisiana, supporting a very high-acuity unit on the night shift. This role involves caring for patients with complex conditions, including strokes, cardiovascular concerns, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health needs, sepsis, and occasional trauma cases. Nurses will provide routine and complex care, administer medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, document clinical findings, and help patients and families understand their care plans.
Work three 12-hour shifts each week from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every other weekend coverage. The assignment offers a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, no call, no floating, and an Epic electronic medical record system. AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, de-escalation certification, and an active Louisiana or compact RN license are required.
Weather
Alexandria typically offers mild, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with pleasant daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities. Occasional rain is possible, so a light jacket and flexible plans are useful.
Fun Things To Do
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Local culture: Explore the Alexandria Zoological Park and nearby cultural attractions.
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Outdoor escape: Spend time hiking, paddling, or picnicking in the Kisatchie National Forest.
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Day trip: Visit Natchitoches for historic streets, local dining, and waterfront scenery.
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Day trip: Head to Lafayette for Cajun cuisine, music, museums, and regional culture.
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Relaxing afternoon: Enjoy Alexandria’s parks, trails, and local restaurants.
Job Specifics
City and State: Alexandria, Louisiana
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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