Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room - $2,625 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This is a Pediatric Operating Room (OR Peds) RN position located in Chicago, Illinois. The assignment duration is 20 weeks. Candidates are required to bring their Illinois license on the first day. This role involves working 10-hour daytime shifts from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional weekend call responsibilities. Holidays and call days are also required. The RN will be responsible for scrubbing and circulating procedures within a specialized 7-member cardiac team.

Job Details:

• Specialty: Operating Room Pediatrics Only
• Shift Hours: 10 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40.0 hours
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Travel Required: No
• Float Required: No
• Required Qualifications: Certifications include AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); valid Illinois license at the time of submission; a minimum of 2 years of OR experience; location in Illinois; no minimum experience requirement specified; Education requirements not specified.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Schedule: 10-hour days, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with mandatory holidays and weekend call, totaling 7 call days per month including 1 weekend.
• Additional Information: This traveler will be required to scrub and circulate procedures. A Covid vaccination with both doses and lot numbers must be documented at submission; declinations are not accepted. Working alone is not specified. The department consists of 7 members within a cardiac team. Standard OR equipment including defibrillators is used. Orientation schedule is 2 weeks. Dress code is casual.

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 #1280726. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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