Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Des Moines, IA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary (List Format):

- Position Location: UnityPoint Health – Blank Children’s Hospital, Iowa (candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility)
- Interview Process: Quick response via phone/text (405 area code)
- Eligibility:
- No locals (must be 50+ miles away)
- Cannot have worked for UPH as FTE or PRN in last 12 months (if travel only, policy does not apply)
- Holiday Requirement: Must be willing to work 1–2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless unit is closed
- Orientation Dates: 12/21, 1/4, 1/18
- Unit Details:
- Patient Types: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, all pediatric specialties
- May float to NICU, B3 gen floor, PICU, and ED (for inpatient holds)
- Ratios: 1:2–4
- Bed Size: 14
- Required Experience:
- Recent pediatric experience (within last 18 months)
- Recent Hematology/Oncology experience
- Recent EPIC EMR experience (within last 12 months)
- Must have completed at least one travel contract in the last 18 months (no first-time travelers)
- APHON (Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses) certification
- Profile Requirements:
- Resume with at least 24 months of Pediatric and/or Oncology experience
- Skills checklist specific to Pediatric/Oncology
- Active Iowa or compact/multistate RN license
- Professional references (preferably supervisor/manager/director) from last 24 months
- Driver’s license
- BLS (AHA or ARC) and PALS (AHA) certifications
- APHON certification
- Pay & Differentials:
- Orientation: 16 hours
- OT/Holiday: 1.15x
- Call Back: 1.5x (2-hour minimum)
- On Call: $9/hour
- Charge/Precept: $6/hour
- OT billable after 40 hours/week (for 36–40 hrs/week) or after 48 hours/week (for 48 hrs/week)
- Certifications Required:
- APHON
- BLS (AHA)
- PALS (AHA)
- State License: Iowa (compact allowed)
- Facility: UnityPoint Health – Blank Children’s Hospital

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