Pediatric ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at Vivo HealthStaff San Franc[...]

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

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 negotiableÂif needed
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment