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Locum Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Critical Care-San Francisco, CA|$185
Updated 9/02/25
San Francisco, California, United States
Nurse Practitioner
PICU
Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) experienced in Pediatric Cardiovascular Critical Care (PCICU). This role supports a high-acuity inpatient pediatric ICU, including patients on ECMO, post-op transplants, heart failure cases, and those requiring advanced critical care.
Job Responsibilities
Participate in managing ventilated patients, post-op care, cardiac catheterization, ECMO, CRRT, and complex cardiovascular conditions
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including attendings, fellows, and other NPs.
Perform select bedside procedures: IV placement, arterial lines, intubation, and central lines (when appropriate).
Document care in EPIC EMR.
Contribute to continuity of care through effective handoffs and care coordination.
Qualifications
License: California NP license – Required
DEA Registration: With CA Schedule II privileges – Required
Furnishing License: California – Required
Certifications: BLS & PALS – Required
Experience: Minimum 1 year of PCICU experience (must include cardiovascular critical care; no stepdown or general peds-only experience)
Working Hours
Must be available for at least 50% night and/or weekend shifts
Holiday shifts required per rotation
On-call optional, not guaranteed
Skills
ECMO/CRRT experience highly preferred
Proficiency with EPIC EMR
Ability to manage high-acuity patients across all pediatric age groups including neonates
Team-oriented, flexible, and effective communicator
