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: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room Pediatric (OR PEDS) specialist working in an urban healthcare facility located in Oakland, California. This position involves providing perioperative care for pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary surgical environment. The role requires active participation in various surgical procedures, ensuring safety and adherence to clinical standards.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday with some weekend coverage; minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse (RN) license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Operating Room (OR) certification (CNOR), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Pediatric Operating Room (CNOR).
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other UCSF campuses within the regional radius.
- Additional Information: The position involves working in a pediatric surgical setting with multidisciplinary teams. Prior experience in pediatric operating rooms, including competency with electronic charting systems such as Epic, is preferred. Optimal candidates will demonstrate proficiency in pediatric surgical procedures, patient safety protocols, and teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment. Start date is 09/01/2026, with orientation conducted the week prior. Applicants must provide employment history including any prior employment with university-affiliated healthcare facilities, references, and relevant modules completed as required.
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 #1298257. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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