Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatric Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Floor position supporting pediatric patients across hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties. The role provides comprehensive nursing care in a hospital setting, with potential floating to the emergency department, neonatal intensive care unit, and pediatric intensive care unit to support inpatient needs. Night-shift coverage, weekend rotation, and on-call availability during low census may be required.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week minimum, every third weekend. On-call coverage may be required during low census from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Required Qualifications: Pediatric nursing experience within the previous 18 months; at least 24 months of pediatric and/or oncology experience; completion of at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months; active Iowa or compact/multistate license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association.
- Preferred Qualifications: Hematology/oncology experience; Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) certification or experience.
- Additional Information: Patient assignments include pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties, with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:24. Floating may be required to the emergency department to care for inpatient holds and to the neonatal intensive care unit or pediatric intensive care unit when needed for support. Experience with electronic medical systems within the previous 12 months is 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 #1340363. 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