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

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Francisco, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Pediatrics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
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 in PICU or IMCU required; traveler will likely float to PICU and NICU and must be comfortable in these areas.
• Schedule: 4/8 hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, including weekend rotation; no on-call requirements.

Required Qualifications

• California RN License
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA or ARC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC)
• 2 years of pediatric nursing experience (minimum)
• Advanced Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing (APHON) certification preferred
• Critical Care experience in PICU or IMCU strongly preferred

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS, PALS required
• ACLS may be required depending on position
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) may be required (verify by position)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) may be required (verify by position)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exams may be required for some units
• ICU RNs at this facility may be required to take an onsite EKG exam after start

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• Various federal and state background screenings (EPLS, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, etc.) required and updated annually
• Education verification required; BSN preferred for RN positions
• Employment history verification for up to 7 years with no gaps over 30 days
• References: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement, not client)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)

Facility Specific Requirements

• 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
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Religious exemption forms available for certain vaccine requirements and PAPR use

Work Schedule

• 4 shifts per week, 8 hours each (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Weekend rotation included
• No on-call duties

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a Pediatric Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of pediatric experience and critical care experience in PICU or IMCU. The role requires multiple certifications including PALS and BLS, and the nurse must be comfortable floating between PICU and NICU units. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with a standard 4x8 schedule including weekends. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.