Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,440 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Pediatric Floor Nurse Pediatric Specialty The organization is seeking a qualified Pediatric Floor Nurse to provide patient care on a busy pediatric unit. This position involves caring for pediatric patients between the ages of 3 days to 18 years, including those with common childhood illnesses, respiratory conditions, and post-surgical needs. The nurse will be responsible for delivering high-level pediatric care in a setting that often requires flexibility and adaptability.

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with potential for overtime options. Floating to other units such as PICU may be required.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of pediatric nursing experience, BLS and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA), EPIC electronic medical records experience, and licensure in a compact or in-state registered nurse license. Experience in a facility with 400+ beds and Level 2 trauma designation is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric trauma, respiratory cases, RSV, complex surgical procedures, and high-acuity pediatric care. IV skills and experience working with EPIC and Pyxis systems are preferred.
• Additional Information: Orientation includes a standard travelers orientation followed by 24 hours of on-the-floor training with a preceptor. The unit has 28 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. The unit operates in an acute care setting.
• Certification Requirements: BLS and PALS certifications are required.
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 01/18/2027
• Submission Requirements: License to submit 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

Cross Country Job ID #1321575. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus