Job Summary
Pediatric Float position focused on providing specialized nursing care for pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric patients. The role includes floating across pediatric units and caring for inpatient holds in the emergency department. Pediatric and hematology/oncology experience, electronic medical record experience, and the ability to support varied pediatric care settings are required.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Assignment dates are 12/07/2026 through 03/08/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); pediatric experience within the previous 18 months; hematology/oncology experience; electronic medical record experience within the previous 12 months; at least 24 months of pediatric and/or oncology experience; completion of at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months; willingness to float to the emergency department to care for inpatient holds.
- Preferred Qualifications: Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) certification or documentation.
- Additional Information: Patient populations include pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and other pediatric specialties. The position may include floating across the neonatal intensive care unit, general pediatric floor, and pediatric intensive care unit. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2–4, with a 14-bed unit. Weekend rotation is every third weekend, and holiday rotation may be required. On-call coverage may be required during periods of low census from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
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
