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: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Pediatric, Iowa. This position provides nursing care to pediatric patients across emergency, hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties. The role requires current pediatric and pediatric emergency room experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work evening shifts.
Job Details
- Schedule: Evening shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every fourth weekend.
- Required Qualifications:
- Current Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license at submission.
- Pediatric experience within the previous 24 months.
- Pediatric emergency room experience within the previous 15 months.
- Electronic medical record experience within the previous 12 months.
- At least one completed travel contract within the previous 18 months.
- American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: De-escalation certification and a 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: Provides care for pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, emergency, and other pediatric patients. Typical patient ratios are 1:4, with a 12-bed unit.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1330047. 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