Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Pediatric Operating Room (OR) nurse specializing in pediatric surgical services in an acute care hospital setting. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative care to pediatric patients undergoing various surgical procedures, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to clinical protocols. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated pediatric surgical team in a high-volume, specialized environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/19/2026 and ending on 01/18/2027
Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); 2 years of experience in operating room pediatrics; experience with charting using EPIC system; flexible to float within scope to meet facility needs; credentialing in pediatric surgical procedures preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric cardiovascular operating room (Pedi CVOR) and pediatric general surgeries; prior community hospital experience; familiarity with pediatric patient diagnoses and procedures.
Additional Information: The selected candidate will work in a specialized children's acute care hospital with a patient census of approximately 50 daily, covering all surgical pediatric services, including neuro, ortho, plastics, eyes, GU, GI, ENT, dental, and spine. Will assist in sterile procedures, specimen handling, and infection control practices within the surgical environment.
Certifications and Licensing: License in the relevant state required at time of submission, with specific requirements for MO or IL licenses depending on residency; flexible for MO or compact licenses if aligned with residence.
Floats: Will float within pediatric surgical scope of practice, including to ICU as needed.
Additional Requirements: Proficiency in scrubbing and circulating for pediatric surgeries, including trauma, neuro, ortho, and ENT procedures; experience with blood administration and sterile technique.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-10
Cross Country Job ID #1300639. 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 / Operating Room Pediatrics Only
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
Saint Louis, MO
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)unmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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