Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Operating Room Pediatrics Only. This position supports complex pediatric surgical care across a broad range of specialties, including neurosurgery, spine, urology, gynecology, orthopedics, oncology, ear, nose, and throat, and general surgery. The role requires strong circulating experience in high-acuity acute-care operating room settings and may support procedures involving neonates, children, and adult-sized patients.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift with 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; scheduled hours are generally 6:45 PM7:15 AM. The assignment runs from 11/30/2026 through 02/27/2027.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of high-level acute-care operating room experience Experience circulating for pediatric surgical cases Experience with adults and pediatric patients Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Washington state or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license Preferred Qualifications: Certified perioperative nursing certification (CNOR) Scrub experience Intravenous starts Robotics experience High-level neurosurgery experience Ophthalmology and dental procedure experience Additional Information: Cases may include neonatal and pediatric patients with developmental delays or congenital anomalies; pediatric trauma; cranial procedures, external ventricular drains, and shunts; spine repairs; urology; gynecology; orthopedic procedures; oncology; ear, nose, and throat procedures; and gastrointestinal surgery.

Responsibilities include circulating for open and laparoscopic procedures, trauma cases, neurosurgery, spine surgery, urology, gynecology, orthopedics, oncology, ophthalmology, dental procedures, and general surgery. The role may assist with procedures in the pediatric intensive care unit and neonatal intensive care unit, as well as anesthesia-related procedures in magnetic resonance imaging and interventional radiology areas. Weekend rotation is unlikely but may be assigned when weekend staff are unavailable.

Call responsibilities may include four weeknight shifts from 7:00 PM7:00 AM and one or two 12-hour weekend shifts every six weeks, with a 30-minute response time. First-time travelers may be considered with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

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 1348495. 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