Critical Care Nurse Practitioner - Locum

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.