Pediatric OR RN
Orange, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 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 prior Peds OR experience and CA licensure, with call and weekend requirements.

Details

• Pediatric Operating Room setting within a hospital environment
• Handles ENT, Urology, Neuro, General, Ortho, and Trauma cases including both inpatient and outpatient procedures
• Average daily census of approximately 25 patients per day
• 4x10-hour day shifts scheduled from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Uses Surginet charting system
• Every other weekend requirement
• On-call responsibilities include a minimum of 3 weekday nights and 2 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Minimum of 1-2 weekend day shifts required per 6-week schedule
• Role includes functioning as a break nurse for approximately 20% of an 8-hour shift
• Travelers are prioritized for float assignments

Requirements

• Active California RN license required in hand at time of consideration; pending or temporary licenses not accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (BCLS), and PALS
• BSN required
• Minimum 1 year acute care experience with 6 months Pediatric OR experience required
• Inpatient or ambulatory experience accepted
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• IV start and circulating skills required
• Experience with pediatric surgical procedures across General, Orthopedic, Urology, Podiatry, Neurology, and ENT specialties
• Knowledge of Universal Protocol (Time Out) procedure required
• Two supervisor-level or above references required from the applicable unit, dated within 1 year of start date or from most recent employer

Additional Information

• Circulate for a variety of pediatric surgical cases including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, craniotomy, spinal fusion, tonsillectomy, and more
• Function as a break nurse for approximately 20% of shift time
• Up to 16 hours of orientation modules may be required, varying by specialty
• Candidates must be aware of and agreeable to float, call, and weekend requirements prior to starting
• Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must be separated for at least 1 year before reapplying
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position