Pediatric Emergency Room RN
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Emergency Room Pediatric Location not provided. This position provides pediatric emergency nursing care for patients across pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties. The role supports a collaborative clinical environment with cross-unit coverage and requires current pediatric experience, pediatric emergency room experience, and specified life support certifications.

Job Details

• Schedule: Evening shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 24 months of pediatric or pediatric emergency room experience in the work history.
  • Pediatric experience within the previous 24 months.
  • Pediatric emergency room experience within the previous 15 months.
  • Electronic medical record system experience within the previous 12 months.
  • At least one completed travel contract within the previous 18 months; first-time travelers are not eligible.
  • Active Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license at submission.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
  • Valid drivers license documentation.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • De-escalation certification.
  • Professional reference or performance evaluation from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, chief nursing officer, or chief operating officer within the previous 24 months.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient populations include pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties.
  • Patient assignments may include coverage across the neonatal intensive care unit, general pediatric floor, and pediatric intensive care unit.
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4.
  • Weekend rotation is every fourth weekend.
  • Unless the unit is closed, work is required for one of two upcoming winter holiday periods: Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, or New Years Eve or New Years Day.
  • Orientation dates are 12/07/2026 and 12/21/2026, with earlier starts prioritized.

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

Posted Date: 2026-11-03