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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
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.
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Pediatric Operating Room setting within a hospital environment
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Handles ENT, Urology, Neuro, General, Ortho, and Trauma cases including both inpatient and outpatient procedures
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Average daily census of approximately 25 patients per day
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4x10-hour day shifts scheduled from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
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Uses Surginet charting system
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Every other weekend requirement
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On-call responsibilities include a minimum of 3 weekday nights and 2 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
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Minimum of 1-2 weekend day shifts required per 6-week schedule
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Role includes functioning as a break nurse for approximately 20% of an 8-hour shift
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Travelers are prioritized for float assignments
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Active California RN license required in hand at time of consideration; pending or temporary licenses not accepted
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Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (BCLS), and PALS
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BSN required
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Minimum 1 year acute care experience with 6 months Pediatric OR experience required
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Inpatient or ambulatory experience accepted
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Prior travel nursing experience required
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Trauma Level I experience preferred
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IV start and circulating skills required
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Experience with pediatric surgical procedures across General, Orthopedic, Urology, Podiatry, Neurology, and ENT specialties
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Knowledge of Universal Protocol (Time Out) procedure required
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Two supervisor-level or above references required from the applicable unit, dated within 1 year of start date or from most recent employer
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Circulate for a variety of pediatric surgical cases including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, craniotomy, spinal fusion, tonsillectomy, and more
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Function as a break nurse for approximately 20% of shift time
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Up to 16 hours of orientation modules may be required, varying by specialty
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Candidates must be aware of and agreeable to float, call, and weekend requirements prior to starting
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Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
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Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
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Former staff must be separated for at least 1 year before reapplying
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
