Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
San Francisco, CA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: San Francisco, California
Contract Length: 22 weeks (interpreted from 22 weeks)
Shift: 12-hour Day/Night Variable shifts
Facility: UCSF Health Medical Center (Ability to float to other UCSF facilities required)

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Minimum Experience: 2 years in specialty (highest required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)
• Licenses & Certifications:

  • California RN License
  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • CCRN certification preferred (not required)
• Required Skills:

  • Conscious Sedation
  • Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring
  • Telemetry
  • Ventilator management
  • Central Line Care
• Preferred Skills:

  • Level 1 Trauma Experience
  • Post Bone Marrow Transplant care

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified (required for ICU and Telemetry)
• BLS - AHA certified (required for all clinical positions)
• PALS - AHA certified (required for pediatric units)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required for L&D, ICN, Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool, Pediatric Transport
• CHEMO certification - required for Oncology and Pediatric Oncology (if applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - may be required for ER/ED
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - required for L&D (not applicable for PICU)
• Pass/Fail Telemetry Test - required for all RNs working in telemetry and critical care areas
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - passing score of 80% or higher required within 1 year of start
• Unit Specific Competency Exam - passing score of 80% or higher required within 12 months of start
• Core Parts I, II, III Clinical Training - passing score of 80% or higher, completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually

Background & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including specific Bay Area counties and nationwide checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC), within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Physical exam within 1 year of start including physician statement of fitness to work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB tests (2 required: one within 1 year, one within 3 months of start) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella - IGG titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B - titer, series, or declination (declination must be signed within 1 year)
  • Varicella - IGG titer or 2 vaccines required (history of disease not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination requirements:

  • COVID19 Vaccine Booster 2 required for all travelers
  • Seasonal COVID vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov-April)

Additional Requirements

• Two supervisory references required from most recent or second most recent employment
• Current and updated resume including last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Completion of UCSF Learning Center modules prior to or within the first week of assignment
• Completion of UCSF facility-specific documents including COVID-19 preparedness, parking/uniform info, HIPAA agreements, and cybersecurity training
• Pass/Fail Telemetry exam on first day of orientation (3 attempts allowed)
• Ability to float to other UCSF facilities as needed

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• CCRN certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• This is a travel/contract position with a 22-week assignment.
• Variable 12-hour shifts (day and night) are expected.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with PICU experience looking for a travel opportunity in a prestigious California healthcare system with comprehensive support and clear credentialing requirements.