Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room Pediatrics (OR PEDS) specialization in Chicago, Illinois. This assignment involves providing specialized pediatric surgical support within the operating room environment. The position is for a duration of 20 weeks with a schedule of 10-hour days focusing on the needs of a cardiac team. The professional must be available Monday through Friday with weekend and holiday call responsibilities.
Job Details
- Schedule: 10-hour shifts during the day, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026
- Required Qualifications: Certification in pediatric operating room procedures, Illinois licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years of operating room experience, and experience working with pediatric patients. FLU and COVID vaccination documentation with both doses and lot numbers must be submitted prior to start.
- Preferred Qualifications: Scrub experience in pediatric surgery preferred.
- Additional Information: Assignment is for 20 weeks; local rate is applicable for those within 50 miles. The role involves working with a 7-member cardiac team using standard operating room equipment, including a defibrillator. Orientation will be conducted over 2 weeks. Professionals will utilize the Epic electronic medical record system and adhere to a casual dress code. Participation in holiday and call coverage (including weekend call) is required, with 7 call days per month.
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 #1280726. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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