Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Pediatric (ER PEDS) Location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized emergency care for pediatric patients within a healthcare facility. The position requires delivering high-quality patient care during night shifts, supporting pediatric emergency services, and ensuring compliance with relevant certifications and licensing standards.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa license or multistate compact license, at least 24 months of Pediatric and Pediatric Emergency Room experience, valid BLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association), and TNCC certifications.
- Preferred Qualifications: EPIC electronic medical systems experience within the previous 12 months.
- Additional Information: Pediatric experience within the past 24 months required, Pediatric Emergency Room experience within the past 15 months necessary, and a minimum of 12 months Pediatric ER experience is required for first-time travelers. CPR and trauma nursing certifications such as TNCC and PALS are essential.
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 #1327242. 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 / Emergency Room Pediatric
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus