Pediatric ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Job at Vivo HealthStaff, San Francisco, CA

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  • Vivo HealthStaff
  • San Francisco, CA

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 are 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Locum, Shift work, Night shift,

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