Critical Care Nurse Practitioner - Locum
8 months ago
San Francisco
Job Description Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for a Pediatric ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in San Francisco, California. This is a full-time, 6-month contract assignment at a children's hospital. We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to provide high-acuity care in both the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and the Pediatric Transitional Care Unit (TCUP) at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. This role involves direct patient care in a hospital setting, working 12-hour shifts with no call responsibilities. Position Details: * Job Title: Pediatric ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Locum * Location: San Francisco, California * Contract Length: 6 months * Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts (days and nights) * PICU Signout: 6:15 AM/PM * TCUP Signout: 6:30 AM/PM * Shifts per Month: 12 shifts * Pay Structure: 12 hours of pay per shift with an expected 30-minute unpaid lunch break Practice Setting: * Hospital: Pediatric Hospital * Department: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Pediatric Transitional Care Unit (TCUP) * EMR: EPIC * Hospital Bed Size: 16-20 beds Patient Population: * Pediatric patients of various complexity levels * PICU: Continuous monitoring of critically ill children post-surgery and trauma * TCUP: Post-surgical care and non-invasive ventilation support (e.g., BIPAP, CPAP, HFNC) Patient Ratios: * PICU Days (Mon-Fri): 5:1 * PICU Weekends: 7:1 * PICU Nights: 10:1 * TCUP Days: 5-8:1 * TCUP Nights: 16:1 Key Responsibilities: * Manage pediatric patients with moderate to critical conditions * Provide acute interventions, respiratory support management, and post-transplant care * Collaborate with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams * Document clinical assessments and care plans accurately in EPIC * Participate in signout rounds and team communications Requirements: * Active California NP or PA license * Pediatric Advanced Practice Certification preferred * Minimum of two (2) years of PICU or Pediatric Critical Care experience * Current BLS and PALS certifications * Experience with high-acuity pediatric populations strongly preferred * Ability to work 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends Assignment Benefits: * Competitive hourly rate * Weekly direct deposit * Malpractice insurance provided * Housing and transportation assistance negotiable if needed * Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment About Vivo HealthStaff: Vivo HealthStaff is a national healthcare recruitment firm partnering with medical groups, hospitals, and healthcare organizations across the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vivo HealthStaff is a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree recognized for its rapid growth and commitment to excellence in healthcare staffing.