Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,512 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,512 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 24 months of current PICU / Pediatric Intensive Care experience License: Active Iowa/IA license or compact/Multistate Certifications: - BLS (AHA) - PALS (AHA) Must-Have: - Must be willing to float to NICU and ED as needed - EPIC EMR experience - Equipment experience: vents, high flow preferred - Equipment experience: alaris IV pumps, feeding pumps preferred Description: This position requires interviewing viable candidates. Candidates must be willing to work 1-2 of the upcoming summer holidays unless the unit is closed. There may be a need to float to NICU, General Pediatrics, and the Emergency Department as helping hands. Nurses may be assigned to patients who are stable, such as those needing some assistance with oxygen or antibiotics. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit includes 12 single patient rooms with private bathrooms and showers. Family Consultation Rooms are available for discussions about the child's care plan. Family Lounges include kitchenettes and comfortable seating for family members. The unit features a state-of-the-art design that ensures efficient patient monitoring. The environment is designed to be family-centered with amenities such as pull-out beds and individual sound systems. Candidates will engage with a pediatric transport team that brings critical care expertise to children requiring specialized care.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam