Travel

OR

San Diego, CA

Pediatric Surgical RN – 8-Week Contract

Position Overview

Join a pediatric surgical team in a fast-paced operating room environment. This is an ASAP start, 8-week contract offering variable 4x10-hour shifts with immediate availability needed.

Schedule & Commitment

  • Shifts: 4x10 hours, variable start times (day or night)
  • First week: 8-hour orientation shifts
  • Weekends/Holidays: Required; scheduling based on department needs
  • On-Call: 4 calls per 4-week schedule (includes night call)
  • Maximum time off: 6 days between contracts
  • Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays

Clinical Scope

You'll scrub cases across 16 surgical suites handling approximately 20,000 cases annually. Specialties include:

  • General surgery (including pediatric and adult cases)
  • Orthopedic and spine procedures
  • Neurosurgery and craniofacial surgery
  • Cardiac and transplant surgery (kidney, liver, pediatric cardiac)
  • ENT, urology, plastics, endoscopy, laser, and dental procedures
  • Trauma cases

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years surgical nursing; at least 6 months pediatric OR experience (general surgical preferred)
  • License: California RN license (pending licensure accepted with ETA)
  • Certifications: BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA)
  • Flu vaccine: Required; no exemptions
  • Floating: Yes, within scope to support department needs
  • First-time travelers: Accepted if strong RN background

Why Apply

Work in a collegial pediatric surgical environment with robust support services (IV teams, respiratory, pharmacy, radiology). Free traveler parking provided.