Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Operating Room Oakland, CA. The position supports pediatric surgical services across general, cardiovascular, trauma, orthopedic, neurological, otolaryngology, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, dental, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and hematology/oncology procedures. The role requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to support patients ranging from neonates to adolescents.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with some weekend coverage; scheduling may flex based on staffing needs. Minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- California Registered Nurse license
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Minimum of 3 years of experience
- Required experience in a Level I trauma setting and teaching hospital environment
- Required experience with Epic charting
- Strong pediatric general operating room experience
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
- Previous charge experience
- Community hospital experience
- Level II trauma experience
- Experience in ambulatory operating room, cardiovascular operating room, general operating room, pediatric cardiovascular operating room, or pediatric trauma services
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents.
- Supports multidisciplinary surgical services, including neurology, orthopedics and spine, otolaryngology, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, dental, cardiac, general surgery, gastrointestinal, and hematology/oncology.
- Surgical services include 11 operating suites and two procedural rooms.
- Responsibilities may include circulating and scrubbing for pediatric general, cardiovascular, orthopedic, trauma, laparoscopic, endoscopic, neurological, ophthalmologic, otolaryngologic, urologic, plastic, dental, and gynecologic procedures.
- Maintains compliance with infection control, fire safety, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling, universal time-out procedures, malignant hyperthermia protocols, and latex allergy precautions.
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: 2026-11-11
Cross Country Job ID #1334687. 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