American Traveler 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
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 1, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric OR RN requiring a CA RN license, BSN, and prior Peds General OR experience at a teaching hospital.
Details
- Work in the Pediatric OR department of a children's hospital setting
- 10-hour day shifts with variable start times (6:45 AM or 8:45 AM), scheduled Monday through Friday with occasional weekends
- Shift assignments may vary week to week but attempts will be made to maintain a consistent rotation
- Ability to float to other UCSF facilities as needed, including reassignment within a 75+ mile radius
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- BSN required
- Current BLS and PALS certifications required
- CNOR certification preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience required
- Required experience in Pediatric General OR
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Trauma Level I experience required
- Trauma Level II and community hospital experience preferred
- Ambulatory OR, CVOR, General OR, Pediatric CVOR, and Trauma experience preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Two references from most recent employer required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care in a pediatric surgical setting across a wide range of specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, cardiovascular, urology, ENT, neurology, and craniofacial procedures
- Perform key OR responsibilities such as sterile field maintenance, specimen handling, infection control, and Universal Protocol time-out procedures
- Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate as traveling candidates
- Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed for a rehire eligibility check
- Travel pairs are allowed but generally will not be placed on the same unit, and married couples may not work together on the same unit
- All requested time off must be disclosed at the time of consideration and approved by the manager prior to the start of the contract, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract and none permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-740650. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room - Pediatric OR
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.