Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Pediatrics Only (OR PEDS) specialist position in a healthcare setting. This role involves providing surgical care for a diverse pediatric patient population, including neonates, children, and adults with developmentally delayed or congenital anomalies. The position offers a comprehensive clinical experience within a level II pediatric trauma center with a dedicated pediatric intensive care unit.

Job Details

• Position Description: 0645 1915 Simplifi Clinical Interview + Unit Second Interview
• Years of Experience: 2 years high-level acute (OR) experience; candidates with adults + peds will be considered, including those with 5+ years for first-time travel; experience with neonates 18+, developmentally delayed, congenital anomalies, trauma cases, neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, oncology, ENT, general surgery, dental, ophthalmology, robotics, and other related specialties.
• Required Licensure/Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), Washington State or compact RN license; CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) preferred.
• Skills Required: Circulating experience with the listed case types, highly preferred IV starts, scrub experience, robotics, neuro, ophthalmology, dental.
• Schedule: 12-hour days, start at 0645, end at 1915, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Floating across PICU, NICU, and assisting anesthesia as needed. May be assigned to weekend shifts if staff are off; on-call required approx. 2 weeknights and 1 weekend every 6 weeks with a 30-minute response time; no night shift required to take call. Scrub color provided.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1324470. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Pediatrics Only

About 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

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