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Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,210 per week

Cross Country Nurses

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • $2,210 Per Week

Highlights

Responsibilities: Care for critically-ill infants, children, and teens; float to NICU, ED, and General Pediatrics; manage equipment including vents, high flow, IV pumps, and feeding pumps; participate in family consultations and care planning. Education and Experience: 24 months of current Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience required, with a valid Iowa or multistate license required, and EPIC electronic medical record experience preferred.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Moines, IA

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), located in Iowa, is seeking experienced healthcare professionals for a night shift position. This role involves providing critical care to pediatric patients in a state-of-the-art unit, with potential to float to NICU, General Pediatrics, and Emergency Department as needed. The position requires a commitment to delivering high-quality, family-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

  • Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association)
  • Education and Experience: 24 months of current Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience required, with a valid Iowa or multistate license required, and EPIC electronic medical record experience preferred
  • Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
  • Responsibilities: Care for critically-ill infants, children, and teens; float to NICU, ED, and General Pediatrics; manage equipment including vents, high flow, IV pumps, and feeding pumps; participate in family consultations and care planning
  • Submission requirements: Quick interview process via phone call/text from a 405 area code, with availability for orientation sessions on 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, or 12/7

Benefits

  • 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 #1327243. 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 Intensive Care Unit

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

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