Pediatric Critical Care RN
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location: San Francisco, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Acute care pediatric RN responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Provide direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
• Deliver holistic and individualized care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers.
• Critical Care experience required in PICU or IMCU.
• Traveler will likely float to PICU and NICU; must be comfortable and capable in these areas.

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (07:00 - 19:30)
• Weekend rotation included
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Licensure & Certifications:

  • California RN License
  • BLS (AHA)
  • PALS (AHA or ARC)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years pediatric nursing experience
  • Critical Care experience in PICU or IMCU preferred
• APHON certification preferred but not required

Background & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, and other regulatory checks
• Sex Offender Search required within 90 days of start
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Fit test required within 1 year of start; must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (annual renewal)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually

Additional Requirements

• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps in employment over 30 days
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• EKG competency exam may be required
• ICU RNs at this facility required to take an onsite EKG exam after start
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be comfortable floating between PICU, NICU, and IMCU units.
• No on-call duties.
• Weekend rotation is required.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs with critical care skills looking for a travel contract in a major California city.