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) - LocumLocation: San Francisco, CaliforniaContract Length: 6 monthsShift Schedule: 12-hour shifts (days and nights)PICU Signout: 6:15 AM/PMTCUP 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 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.