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Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Oakland, CA

Experienced Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurses (RNs) can join a collaborative surgical team in Oakland, California, for a 13-week travel nursing contract. Provide specialized perioperative care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents while supporting complex pediatric procedures in a teaching hospital.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Oakland, California, in the East Bay
• Specialty: Pediatric Operating Room (Pediatric OR)
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• End Date: February 16, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,570–$2,710
• Schedule: Four 10-hour variable night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: Approximately 8:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.; rotating weekend nights may be scheduled
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric hospital operating room with multiple surgical and procedural suites
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
• Floating: Ability to float to affiliated units or facilities as needed, based on qualifications and operational needs

Pediatric OR Nurse Job Requirements

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• At least 3 years of operating room nursing experience
• Recent pediatric general operating room experience required
• Strong pediatric Level I trauma operating room experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
• Experience with Epic or a comparable electronic health record system
• CNOR certification preferred
• Preferred experience includes ambulatory OR, general OR, cardiovascular OR, pediatric cardiovascular OR, and trauma cases

Pediatric Operating Room RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care for pediatric patients across the surgical continuum
• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, supplies, and medications for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Participate in circulating and scrub activities within scope of practice and demonstrated competency
• Support a broad range of pediatric procedures, including general surgery, cardiac, neurology, orthopedic and spine, ENT, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, dental, gastrointestinal, and trauma cases
• Perform patient assessments, surgical site verification, specimen handling, medication and blood-product safety checks, and surgical time-out procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, procedural teams, and multidisciplinary staff to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Maintain sterile technique, infection prevention standards, and operating room safety protocols
• Respond effectively to urgent and high-acuity pediatric cases, including trauma and complex surgical procedures
• Adapt to changing assignments and float to other qualified units or locations when needed

Enjoy Oakland’s vibrant East Bay setting, diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, cultural experiences, and convenient access to the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Apply now for this Pediatric Operating Room RN travel contract in California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.