Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Pediatrics
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/23/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Pediatric Float Nurse, located in Iowa, is responsible for providing specialized pediatric care across various pediatric units within the healthcare organization. This role involves floating across different departments such as NICU, PICU, Hematology/Oncology, and Med Surg, requiring flexibility and a broad skill set in pediatric nursing.
Job Details:
Position Description: Pediatric Float Nurse responsible for delivering patient care in pediatric units, including NICU, PICU, Hematology/Oncology, and Med Surg. The role involves floating across these departments as needed, with a focus on pediatric health.
Required Qualifications: Active Iowa State license or a valid multistate compact license, BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), pediatric experience within the previous 18 months, EMR experience within the previous 12 months, and at least 12 months of pediatric nursing experience.
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience within the previous 18 months, EPIC electronic medical systems experience within the previous 12 months, excellent references within the last 24 months, and valid drivers license.
Additional Information: Candidates must have pediatric nursing skills specific to the discipline, including a current Iowa license. Orientation sessions are scheduled for 11/23, 12/7, and 12/21. Floating responsibilities include ED, PICU, NICU, and pediatric oncology/hematology when needed.
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 #1327277. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hematologyunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Oncologyunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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