Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Pediatric Location not provided. This position provides pediatric emergency nursing care for patients across pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties. The role supports a collaborative clinical environment with cross-unit coverage and requires current pediatric experience, pediatric emergency room experience, and specified life support certifications.
Job Details
- Schedule: Evening shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 24 months of pediatric or pediatric emergency room experience in the work history.
- Pediatric experience within the previous 24 months.
- Pediatric emergency room experience within the previous 15 months.
- Electronic medical record system experience within the previous 12 months.
- At least one completed travel contract within the previous 18 months; first-time travelers are not eligible.
- Active Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license at submission.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
- Valid drivers license documentation.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- De-escalation certification.
- Professional reference or performance evaluation from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, chief nursing officer, or chief operating officer within the previous 24 months.
- Additional Information:
- Patient populations include pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties.
- Patient assignments may include coverage across the neonatal intensive care unit, general pediatric floor, and pediatric intensive care unit.
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4.
- Weekend rotation is every fourth weekend.
- Unless the unit is closed, work is required for one of two upcoming winter holiday periods: Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, or New Years Eve or New Years Day.
- Orientation dates are 12/07/2026 and 12/21/2026, with earlier starts prioritized.
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: 2026-11-03
Cross Country Job ID #1330047. 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 / Emergency Room Pediatric
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