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 / PMShifts per Month : 12 shiftsPay Structure : 12 hours of pay per shift with an expected 30-minute unpaid lunch breakPractice Setting :
Hospital : Pediatric HospitalDepartment : Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Pediatric Transitional Care Unit (TCUP)EMR : EPICHospital Bed Size : 16-20 bedsPatient Population :
Pediatric patients of various complexity levelsPICU : Continuous monitoring of critically ill children post-surgery and traumaTCUP : Post-surgical care and non-invasive ventilation support (e.g., BIPAP, CPAP, HFNC)Patient Ratios :
PICU Days (Mon-Fri) : 5 : 1PICU Weekends : 7 : 1PICU Nights : 10 : 1TCUP Days : 5-8 : 1TCUP Nights : 16 : 1Key Responsibilities :
Manage pediatric patients with moderate to critical conditionsProvide acute interventions, respiratory support management, and post-transplant careCollaborate with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary care teamsDocument clinical assessments and care plans accurately in EPICParticipate in signout rounds and team communicationsRequirements :
Active California NP or PA licensePediatric Advanced Practice Certification preferredMinimum of two (2) years of PICU or Pediatric Critical Care experienceCurrent BLS and PALS certificationsExperience with high-acuity pediatric populations strongly preferredAbility to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekendsAssignment Benefits :
Competitive hourly rateWeekly direct depositMalpractice insurance providedHousing and transportation assistance are negotiable if neededDedicated recruiter support throughout the assignmentAbout 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.