Travel Pediatric OR RN - $2,427 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Orange, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Operating Room position requiring at least 1 year of acute care experience and 6 months of Peds OR experience.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Operating Room of a hospital environment
• Patient population includes ENT, Urology, Neuro, General, Ortho, and Trauma cases
• Handles both inpatient and outpatient surgical cases
• Average daily census of approximately 25 patients per day
• Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend work requirement
• On-call requirement of 2 weekend and 2-3 weekday overnight shifts per 6-week schedule
• Uses Surginet charting system
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration; pending or temporary licenses not accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• BSN required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience with 6 months of Pediatric OR experience required
• Accepts candidates with either inpatient or ambulatory OR experience
• IV Start and Circulate skills required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Two supervisor-level references required, dated within 1 year of start date or from most recent employer

Additional Information

• Functions as a break nurse approximately 20% of the time during 8-hour shift capacity
• Performs circulating duties across a range of pediatric surgical specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, urology, podiatry, neurology, and ENT procedures
• Follows Universal Protocol (Time Out) procedures for all cases
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must be separated for at least 1 year before reapplying to travel positions
• Up to 16 hours of orientation modules may be required, varying by specialty

American Traveler Job ID #P-741095. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room - Pediatric OR

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.