Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room - $2,755 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Pediatric Operating Room Nurse (OR PEDS) in a treatment or inpatient setting. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring safety, effective communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The role demands a strong focus on patient-centered care, adherence to clinical standards, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift; 12 hours shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; three years of Operating Room circulating experience; at least one year of recent travel assignment experience within the last three years; proficiency in clinical equipment operation, computer use, and technology within the practice setting; responsible for guiding unlicensed assistive personnel as per the California Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: This role involves caring for pediatric patients in the Operating Room setting, requiring knowledge of pediatric perioperative procedures, patient safety protocols, and age-appropriate care delivery. The assignment is scheduled to commence on 09/28/2026 and conclude on 12/26/2026.

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 #1316675. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus