Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Pediatrics
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Floor Nurse Pediatric Specialty The organization is seeking a qualified Pediatric Floor Nurse to provide patient care on a busy pediatric unit. This position involves caring for pediatric patients between the ages of 3 days to 18 years, including those with common childhood illnesses, respiratory conditions, and post-surgical needs. The nurse will be responsible for delivering high-level pediatric care in a setting that often requires flexibility and adaptability.
Job Details
Schedule: 3 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with potential for overtime options. Floating to other units such as PICU may be required.
Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of pediatric nursing experience, BLS and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA), EPIC electronic medical records experience, and licensure in a compact or in-state registered nurse license. Experience in a facility with 400+ beds and Level 2 trauma designation is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric trauma, respiratory cases, RSV, complex surgical procedures, and high-acuity pediatric care. IV skills and experience working with EPIC and Pyxis systems are preferred.
Additional Information: Orientation includes a standard travelers orientation followed by 24 hours of on-the-floor training with a preceptor. The unit has 28 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. The unit operates in an acute care setting.
Certification Requirements: BLS and PALS certifications are required.
Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 01/18/2027
Submission Requirements: License to submit 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 #1321575. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Pulmonary Diseaseunmatched
Pyxisunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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