Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room - $2,815 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room Pediatric Nurse (OR PEDS) in Aurora, Colorado. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care for pediatric patients within a dedicated healthcare setting. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing support in a fast-paced environment, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to established clinical protocols to support surgical procedures for children.

Job Details

• Position Title: Operating Room Pediatric Nurse (OR PEDS)
• Location: Aurora, Colorado
• Specialty Name: Operating Room Pediatrics Only
• Shift Time: Nights, 12-Hour Days | 7:00 AM 7:30 PM
• Schedule: 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/04/2026
• End Date: 11/07/2026
• Requirements & Expectations:
  • Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN); active RN license (State or Compact); BLS (Basic Life Support); previous operating room experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility; pediatric experience required; strong ortho, spine, and neuro experience; ability to scrub is preferred.
  • Additional Requirements: No travel required; no float requirement; work schedule and hours are based on departmental needs and may change; off-shifts and weekend work may be required; position may include on-call responsibilities with a required response time of 30 minutes.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Willingness to float to off shifts as needed
  • Flexible with rotating shifts
• Additional Information:
  • No required request for time off within the first two weeks of assignment.
  • Medical and religious exemption requests from seasonal influenza vaccination are permitted.
  • The facility reserves the right to float or reassign personnel within a 35-mile radius to meet staffing needs.

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 #1286188. 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