Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,170 per week in Des Moines, IA

Participate in required holiday coverage - contractors are expected to work 1-2 of the upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed. Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients across specialties including Hematology/Oncology, Medical Surgical, and general pediatrics.

Job ID: 891573

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,170.8

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics (Nights)
Location

Des Moines, IA | Acute Care - Pediatrics
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients across specialties including Hematology/Oncology, Medical Surgical, and general pediatrics
• May float across units including NICU, general pediatric floor, and PICU as needed
• Willing to float to the ED to care for inpatient holds when required
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-4 within a 14-bed unit
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC electronic medical records
• Participate in required holiday coverage - contractors are expected to work 1-2 of the upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• PALS certification (AHA) required
• APHON (Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses) certification required
• Minimum 24 months of Pediatric and/or Oncology RN experience on work history/resume
• Pediatric experience within the previous 18 months required
• Hematology/Oncology experience required
• EPIC EMR experience within the previous 12 months required
• Must have completed at least one prior travel contract within the previous 18 months - first-time travelers are not eligible
• Skills checklist specific to Pediatrics/Oncology required at time of submission
• Valid driver's license required
• All candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver's license)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
• Experience floating across NICU, PICU, and general pediatric floor settings
• Familiarity with Pediatric Hematology/Oncology patient populations

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a specialized pediatric environment serving a diverse range of patient populations and acuity levels
• Overtime may be available, and on-call and callback opportunities provide additional scheduling flexibility