Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,110/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date10/26/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,110/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
Emergency Room Pediatric (ER PEDS) specialist in an acute care facility located in an unspecified region. This role involves providing specialized pediatric emergency care across various pediatric specialties, including Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, and others, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

  • Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), TNCC
  • Education and Experience: Active Iowa/IA license or valid multistate license, 2 years of relevant pediatric and pediatric emergency room experience, pediatric experience within previous 24 months, pediatric emergency room experience within previous 15 months, EPIC electronic medical systems experience within previous 12 months required, no first-time travelers, must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months
  • Responsibilities: Provide emergency pediatric care across multiple specialties, adapt to unit staffing needs with potential floating across NICU, general pediatric, and pediatric emergency areas
  • Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
  • Submission Requirements: Resume or employment history demonstrating 24 months of pediatric and pediatric emergency room experience, specific skills checklist aligned with pediatric specialties, valid drivers license, performance evaluations/reference checks within 24 months, valid BLS and PALS certifications, TNCC certification required

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 #1327242. 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 / Emergency Room Pediatric

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

3.6rating(125 reviews)

11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses

Anonymous
Anonymous
CT Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating
Review of Cross Country Nurses on Aug 11, 2026
View all reviews
About

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.

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,040–4,725/week
Jobs on Vivian3
View more details

Des Moines, IA

About

Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.

We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue

Browse similar jobs

View job details
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ALOIS Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,130/week
Posted 4 hours ago
 Verified
View job details
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ALOIS Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,395/week
Posted 22 hours ago
 Verified
View job details
Travel Contract

Pediatrics RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Host Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus
$2,374/week
Posted 12 hours ago
View all similar jobs