Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,440/weekOverview
- Start Date11/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Pediatric Emergency Room (ER PEDS) Nurse Location: Oakland. This role involves providing specialized care in a pediatric emergency setting, supporting neonates, adolescents, infants, and children during their most critical moments. The position requires adaptability to float to other UCSF facilities and excellent clinical skills.
Job Details
- Position Description: Pediatric Emergency Room (ER PEDS) Nurse at the healthcare provider.
- Certifications: CA RN License, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Experience & Education Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of experience in emergency care, specifically in General and Pediatric Emergency Departments. BSN degree required.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric trauma experience, certifications in Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Pediatric Trauma Experience are highly preferred.
- Additional Information: Ability to float to other UCSF facilities, experience with Epic electronic charting system, demonstration of skills in airway management, trauma care, paramedic procedures, infection control, and pediatric life support are essential.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all certification and licensing requirements and reference previous pediatric trauma and emergency care experience.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Oakland, CA
As a Travel Pediatrics Emergency Department 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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