Critical Care Nurse Practitioner - Locum
Company: Vivo HealthStaff
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 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.
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