Location: Oakland, CA

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 03-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x10-hour day shifts (4 days/week) with variable start times; typical shift examples: 06:45 AM - 05:15 PM and 10:45 AM - 09:15 PM. Start times listed: 06:45 AM, 08:45 AM, 10:45 AM. Shift type: Day

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $72 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Circulate independently in the pediatric operating room across multiple specialties — be the calm, organized leader of the room
• Provide safe perioperative care for pediatric patients, including preparation, positioning, and post-op handoff
• Administer and monitor blood and blood products in accordance with facility policies and best practices
• Apply infection control and universal protocol (time-out) procedures to ensure patient safety every case
• Assist with wound management and other specialty procedures across general surgery, ENT, orthopedics, plastics, ophthalmology and more
• Accurately document care and chart in the required electronic system to maintain high-quality records
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to deliver excellent, family-centered pediatric care

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license (required)
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (required)
• Minimum of 2 years pediatric OR experience (as stated in job requirements)
• Ability to independently circulate in at least three of these services: General Surgery, Neurology, Orthopedics/Spine, Otolaryngology/Airway, GU, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Cardiac
• Proficiency with perioperative scrubbing (preferred)
• CNOR certification (preferred)
• Experience in a Level I trauma hospital (preferred)
• Familiarity with charting systems / electronic medical records (required)
• COVID-19 vaccine + booster per facility guideline (medical/religious exemptions allowed)

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative circulating techniques and OR workflow
• Pediatric surgical procedures across general, ENT, craniofacial, plastics, orthopedics and more
• Administration and monitoring of blood and blood products
• Infection prevention and control measures specific to the OR
• Universal Protocol (Time-Out) and surgical safety processes
• Wound management and post-operative care tailored to pediatric patients
• Laser and radiation safety basics, specimen handling and labeling
• Emergency management and familiarity with pediatric airway procedures

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your pediatric OR skills are valued and celebrated
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Professional development support — continuing education and certifications encouraged
• Travel reimbursement and local housing guidance for contract clinicians
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and be rewarded
• Onboarding orientation and strong interdisciplinary support to set you up for success

Travel Perks: Explore Oakland, CA

This is a travel contract in the Oakland/Walnut Creek area — expect a delightful blend of urban energy and outdoor escapes. Explore Oakland’s Lake Merritt, the vibrant food scene and cultural spots like the Oakland Museum and Jack London Square. Hike in Redwood Regional Park or Tilden Park for quick nature breaks. Take short trips to San Francisco for iconic sights, or head east to Mount Diablo and Walnut Creek for pleasant shopping, dining, and nearby wineries. Easy BART access makes weekend adventures a breeze — beach days, city nights, and scenic trails are all within reach.

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