Outpatient Pediatric RN
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Pediatrics Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Description

• 8-hour day shifts
• Pediatric nursing with a focus on diabetes education and medication management
• Candidates must be willing and able to float to other units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of ambulatory care experience

Certifications (Must be current and AHA-approved where applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required for certain units but not specifically for this role
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for some pediatric critical care areas
• CHEMO certification if working in pediatric oncology (not specifically required here)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID matching professional license
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and various federal/state databases
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work
• Drug testing (standard 9-panel excluding THC) within 30 days of start, renewed every 2 years
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted without medical exemption)
  • Negative TB tests (2 required: one within 1 year, one within 3 months of start) or chest X-ray if positive TB history
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (IGG titers or 2 vaccines each)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption as per current facility policy

Additional Requirements

• Pass/fail medication and telemetry competency exams with a minimum score of 80%
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Completion of required learning modules and cybersecurity awareness training
• Ability to complete annual TB questionnaire and other facility-specific health screenings
• Two supervisory references required, preferably from the most recent employment
• Resume with 7 years of work history; gaps of 30 days or more must be explained

Work Environment

• Candidates must be flexible to float to other units and facilities as needed
• Orientation includes pass/fail exams on medication and telemetry knowledge
• Facility requires compliance with various health and safety protocols including mask fit testing

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• All certifications must be current and compliant with AHA standards (no placeholders accepted)
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and training prior to start date

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs with a strong background in diabetes education and ambulatory care, seeking a travel contract opportunity in a dynamic outpatient pediatric setting.