Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatric Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Floor Nurse, PEDS, located at a healthcare facility, provides specialized nursing care for pediatric patients. This role involves delivering patient-centered care in a dynamic environment with a focus on individualized treatment and safety for children across various clinical settings.
Job Details
- Shift Time: Days
- Shift Hours: 12
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
- Position Description: Provides nursing care for pediatric patients, including assessments, medication administration, respiratory support, and use of oxygen therapy devices. The role may include float assignments to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to care for step-down patients and possibly support Labor and Delivery Recovery Post-Partum unit for healthy newborns. Responsibilities also encompass blood transfusion administration, nasogastric tube placement, and IV placement.
- Required Qualifications: Certified Pediatric Nurse, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), 0.0 years of experience, Pediatric specialty, location, and education requirements as specified.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with chest tube maintenance, use of Baxter Pumps, Medfusion Pumps, Medtronic Vital Sync Remote Surveillance System, Meditech documentation, and pediatric-specific skills.
- Additional Information: Staff tenure at the facility ranges from 18 to 28 years. The unit features advanced equipment such as portable ultrasound for peripheral intravenous (PIV) placement, portable pulse oximeters, and new patient whiteboards. The environment emphasizes pediatric-specific policies, dress code of navy blue scrubs, and involves working every other weekend.
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 #1324113. 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
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