Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room - $2,290 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Pediatrics (OR PEDS) located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This position involves providing specialized surgical care for pediatric patients within a childrens acute care hospital setting. The clinician will participate in a 12-hour day shift, supporting various surgical specialties with flexibility for float within scope as needed.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 09/08/2026.
• Required Qualifications: No minimum experience required; valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in pediatric operating rooms and with trauma Level II patients is preferred.
• Float: Float within scope to meet facility needs; may float to all pediatric surgical units and occasionally to ICU as RN Assist.
• Open to accommodating block schedule: No
• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri 75 miles radius rule applies; local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted except for Patient Care Technicians, Certified Nurse Assistants, and Medical Assistants.
• Licensing: MO license required; license in hand required at time of submittal or must match permanent residence if using a compact license.
• Additional Information: This role involves assisting in various surgical procedures for pediatric patients, including neuro, ortho, plastics, eyes, GU/GI, ENT, general, small amount of GYN, spine, and some dental cases. No cardiac/vascular/thoracic cases for this position. The facility is a Children's Acute Care Hospital with a total of 16 staffed beds and 455 beds in the facility.

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 #1300639. 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