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.
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
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