Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room - $2,110 per week

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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room Pediatric (ER PEDS) specialist in an acute care facility located in an unspecified region. This role involves providing specialized pediatric emergency care across various pediatric specialties, including Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, and others, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), TNCC
• Education and Experience: Active Iowa/IA license or valid multistate license, 2 years of relevant pediatric and pediatric emergency room experience, pediatric experience within previous 24 months, pediatric emergency room experience within previous 15 months, EPIC electronic medical systems experience within previous 12 months required, no first-time travelers, must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months
• Responsibilities: Provide emergency pediatric care across multiple specialties, adapt to unit staffing needs with potential floating across NICU, general pediatric, and pediatric emergency areas
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Submission Requirements: Resume or employment history demonstrating 24 months of pediatric and pediatric emergency room experience, specific skills checklist aligned with pediatric specialties, valid drivers license, performance evaluations/reference checks within 24 months, valid BLS and PALS certifications, TNCC certification 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 #1327242. 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