Critical Care Nurse Practitioner - Locum

Job Description

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.