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 Float Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing pediatric nursing care across various pediatric specialties within a healthcare facility. The position requires adaptability to float across departments such as NICU, general pediatrics, and pediatric emergency department, supporting patient care in a fast-paced environment during night shifts.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa or multistate license, Pediatric and/or Oncology experience within the previous 18 months, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology experience, EPIC electronic medical record experience within the past 12 months, BLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association), and APHON documentation.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for pediatric hematology/oncology patients, ability to float across units including NICU, B3 general floor, and PICTURE.
- Additional Information: Must be willing to work 1-2 of the upcoming summer holidays. Experience with EPIC electronic medical records within the past 12 months is required. Candidates should have completed a travel contract within the past 18 months.
- Submission Requirements: Resume detailing 24 months of pediatric and/or oncology experience, skills checklist specific to pediatric/oncology discipline, and professional references from within the past 24 months.
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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