Job Summary
Pediatric Float position for a healthcare provider supporting pediatric hematology, oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties. The role involves providing patient care across designated pediatric units, including caring for inpatient holds in the emergency department. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts with weekend coverage every third weekend.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa or compact/multistate license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) documentation; pediatric experience within the previous 18 months; hematology/oncology experience; at least 24 months of pediatric and/or oncology experience documented in the work history; experience completing at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months; willingness to care for inpatient holds in the emergency department; current driver’s license documentation.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every third weekend.
- Additional Information: Patient populations include pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties. The position may require coverage across the neonatal intensive care unit, general pediatric floor, and pediatric intensive care unit, with patient ratios of 1:2–4. On-call coverage may be required during periods of low census.
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
