Pediatric Float RN
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,110/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Pediatric Float Nurse Iowa Days Shift. This position involves providing pediatric care across various units, including Pediatric Emergency Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Pediatric Oncology/Hematology. The role requires flexibility to float across pediatric specialties and units as needed, ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Active Iowa (IA) license or multistate license, BLS (American Heart Association), and PALS (American Heart Association). Pediatric experience within the previous 18 months and electronic medical record experience within the previous 12 months.
- Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting from 12/07/2026 through 03/08/2027.
- Responsibilities: Provide pediatric patient care, float across ED, NICU, PICU, and pediatric oncology/hematology units as required, ensuring excellent clinical outcomes.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience within the past 18 months, EPIC electronic medical systems experience within the past 12 months, and experience working in pediatric specialties.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must have 12 months of pediatric experience, a specific skills checklist relevant to pediatrics, and references from within the last 24 months. A valid drivers license is 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
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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