Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Mesa, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatric Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Floor. This role provides comprehensive nursing care for pediatric patients by assessing needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, evaluating outcomes, and coordinating with the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The position supports patient and family education, accurate clinical documentation, safe delegation, and evidence-based care in a direct patient care environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, a temporary or interim Registered Nurse (RN) license, or compact Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- At least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including experience in the specialty area within the past 12 months.
- Ability to maintain clinical performance competencies through required validations.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree.
- Professional certification.
- Additional related education or experience.
- Additional Information:
- Assesses physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
- Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Provides direct patient care, coordinates services, delegates appropriately, and supervises licensed and non-licensed personnel as applicable.
- Documents assessments, interventions, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and promptly.
- Provides patient and family education and participates in orientation, mentoring, precepting, quality improvement, and professional development activities.
- Communicates patient status and care needs effectively with healthcare providers, patients, families, and support services.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and stretching, along with the ability to assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
- Requires effective communication, adequate hearing and vision, fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and the ability to use safe body mechanics.
- May require lifting up to 75 pounds and use of standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
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 #1352002. 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