Pediatric OR RN
Oakland, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,910/weekOverview
- Start Date10/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration14 weeks
- Facility InformationChildrens190 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 27, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric OR RN for a teaching hospital assignment requiring a CA RN license, BSN, and Pediatric General OR experience.
Details
- Work in the Pediatric OR unit of a children's hospital
- Day shift schedule (4x10 hours) with variable start times of 6:45 AM or 8:45 AM
- Monday through Friday schedule with occasional weekends
- Shift start times may vary week to week based on department needs
- Ability to float to other UCSF facilities as needed
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- BSN required
- Current certifications: BLS and PALS (CNOR preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required
- Pediatric General OR experience required
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Trauma Level I experience required
- Trauma Level II and community hospital experience preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Ambulatory OR, CVOR, General OR, Peds CVOR, and Trauma experience preferred
- Two references from most recent employer required for consideration
- Any prior employment history with University of California medical facilities or acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates, units, and manager names
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care in a pediatric operating room setting within a teaching hospital environment
- May be reassigned to a different department, unit, or facility within a 75+ mile radius at any time during the assignment if qualified
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
- Travel pairs are allowed but generally will not be placed on the same unit, and married couples may not work on the same unit
- All RTO must be disclosed at time of submission and approved by the manager at time of offer
- No additional RTO requests will be accepted mid-contract
- RTO cannot fall within the first two weeks of the assignment start date
- First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met
Facility
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
1 nurse recommends working with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

- Childrens
- 190 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona has been an incredible recruiter to work with during my job search for travel vascular sonography positions. From our very first conversation, she took the time to actually understand what I was looking for, not just throwing generic openings at me, but paying attention to my specialty, my preferences, and my timeline. She's responsive, communicative, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit rather than just filling a slot. Any time I had a question, she got back to me quickly with clear, honest answers. No runaround, no overselling a position just to close it out. Working with Sebrona has made the often stressful process of job hunting feel a lot more manageable. I'd recommend her to any traveler looking for a recruiter who actually listens and follows through.
Cons
None
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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.
About Oakland, CA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
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