Travel Nurse RN - Float Pediatrics
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,080/weekOverview
- Start Date01/04/2027
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Pediatric Float Nurse Pediatric Specialty Location: Unknown. This role involves providing specialized care across pediatric units, including Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, and all pediatric specialties. The position requires the ability to float across various units and ensure high-quality patient care during night shifts.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa (IA) license or compact/multistate license, Pediatric and/or Oncology experience within the previous 18 months, Pediatric experience required. Skills checklist must be specific to pediatric or oncology discipline. Current BLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association), and APHON (American Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses) documentation are required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology experience within the previous 18 months and experience with EPIC electronic medical records within the last 12 months.
- Additional Information: Must be willing to float to Emergency Department to care for inpatient holds. Must have completed one travel contract within the previous 18 months. No first-time travelers. Orientation begins on 1/4.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
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.
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.
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