Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Pediatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatric Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/04/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Float position for a healthcare provider supporting pediatric hematology, oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties. The role involves providing patient care across designated pediatric units, including caring for inpatient holds in the emergency department. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts with weekend coverage every third weekend.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa or compact/multistate license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) documentation; pediatric experience within the previous 18 months; hematology/oncology experience; at least 24 months of pediatric and/or oncology experience documented in the work history; experience completing at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months; willingness to care for inpatient holds in the emergency department; current drivers license documentation.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every third weekend.
- Additional Information: Patient populations include pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties. The position may require coverage across the neonatal intensive care unit, general pediatric floor, and pediatric intensive care unit, with patient ratios of 1:24. On-call coverage may be required during periods of low census.
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: 2026-10-28
Cross Country Job ID #1327279. 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 Float
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