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. This position provides perioperative nursing care for pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary surgical environment. The role supports a broad range of pediatric surgical services, including neurology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, cardiac, general surgery, gastrointestinal, hematology/oncology, and dental procedures.

Job Details Required Qualifications: California registered nurse license; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Basic Life Support (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); strong pediatric general operating room experience; Level I trauma experience; teaching hospital experience; and required electronic health record experience using Epic.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification; ambulatory operating room, cardiovascular operating room, general operating room, pediatric cardiovascular operating room, and trauma experience; previous charge experience; and community hospital experience.

Schedule: Day shift with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week; Monday through Friday with some weekend coverage and flexibility based on staffing needs.

Additional Information: The pediatric operating room includes 11 surgical suites and two procedural rooms. Clinical services include neurology, orthopedics and spine, otolaryngology, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, dental, cardiac, general surgery, gastrointestinal, and hematology/oncology procedures. COVID-19 vaccination with booster is required, with medical or religious exemptions permitted.

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 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