Pediatric Operating Room Technician
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,150/weekOverview
- Start Date11/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration14 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Pediatric Operating Room (OR PEDS) Surgical Technologist position at a medical facility in an urban setting. This role involves supporting pediatric surgical procedures within a Level 1 trauma center, focusing on high-risk spine, neuro trauma, and craniotomy cases. The position requires flexibility with shifts to meet unit needs and includes weekend and on-call commitments.
Job Details
- Position: Surgical Technologist Operating Room Pediatrics (OR PEDS)
- Location: Within a healthcare facility offering pediatric surgical services
- Schedule: 12-hour days (7:00 AM 7:30 PM), minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST); Pediatric experience in a Level 1 trauma center; Ability to scrub for ortho-spine, neuro, and complex level one trauma cases; BLS certification; Must be able to scrub for high-risk spine, neuro trauma, and craniotomy for tumor.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience (preferred) and Level 1 trauma experience (required)
- Additional Information: Must be available to work both day and night shifts as needed; 2-3 on-call shifts in an 8-week schedule; 50-mile radius rule; no float requirement; weekend shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; vaccination exemption forms for medical and religious reasons acceptable upon submission.
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 Aurora, CO
As a travel nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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