Locum Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: NP/PA - Critical Care Pediatric

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: San Francisco, CA

• Service Setting: Pediatrics ICU and Pediatric Transitional Care Unit (TCUP)

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 07/21/2025 - 6 months (pending credentialing, 60-90 days)

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Day, Night, Weekend)
PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics

• Patient Volume/Census:
- PICU Day M-F 5:1
- PICU Weekend 7:1
- PICU Night 10:1
- TCUP Day 5-8:1
- TCUP Night 16:1

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Yes

• Case Mix: Pediatric critical care, including post-operative care, non-invasive ventilation, and transitional care
FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: PICU 20 beds; TCUP 16 beds

• EMR System: Epic

• Specialty Backup Available: Hospital based

• Reason for Coverage: Coverage need
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Not specified

• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Pediatric inpatient care

• Non-invasive mechanical ventilation management (BIPAP, CPAP, high flow nasal cannula)

• Post-operative specialty surgical care
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active CA license

• Certifications: BLS, CPNP-AC required (for NP); DEA required

• Experience: Minimum 1 year PICU, PCICU, or Peds Hospitalist experience required

• Other Qualifications: Pediatric oncology experience preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide pediatric critical care and transitional care in the PICU and TCUP units

• Perform 12-hour clinical shifts including day, night, and weekend coverage

• Manage patients requiring non-invasive ventilation and post-operative care

• Maintain documentation in Epic EMR system

• Work collaboratively in a hospital setting as part of a pediatric care team