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: 09/01/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room Pediatrics (OR PEDS) registered nurses are responsible for providing specialized pediatric surgical care in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. This position involves working in a dedicated pediatric operating room, delivering excellent clinical care to neonatal, adolescent, and pediatric patients, and supporting patient safety initiatives. The role offers flexible shifts in a hospital setting focused on pediatric surgical procedures.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with a start time of either 6:45 AM or 8:45 AM; minimum commitment of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: CA registered nurse license, BSN degree, BLS certification, and PALS certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: CNOR certification, trauma level I or II experience, ambulatory or general operating room experience, and pediatric cardiovascular operating room skills.
- Certifications: BLS, CNOR (preferred), PALS.
- Skills: Experience with pediatric surgical procedures, blood and blood product administration, and use of Epic charting system.
- Travel Experience: Not required.
- Additional Information: This role may require float to other UCSF campuses and entails working within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive pediatric surgical care, supporting various specialized procedures and equipment. Orientation hours are included, and candidates must meet all employment and facility requirements prior to start.
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 #1298259. 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