Location: San Francisco, CA

Start Date: 03-10-2026

End Date: 06-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts: Day shifts 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (3 shifts/week) and Night shifts 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (3 shifts/week); 4-on/3-off rotation with every-other weekend coverage (minimum 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period)

Hours per Week: 60

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert, family-centered pediatric cardiovascular ICU nursing care for neonates through adolescents and appropriate adult patients
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamics and dysrhythmias, and manage cardiac-related emergencies
• Manage ventilated patients, assist with intubation, and provide tracheostomy and chest tube care
• Administer complex therapies including IV vasopressors, blood/blood products, TPN and other critical meds with pediatric dosage accuracy
• Perform advanced line care: central lines, PICC, arterial lines and central line blood draws
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (respiratory therapy, pharmacy, PT, social work) to develop and execute patient plans
• Document care accurately in Epic and participate in unit quality and infection control initiatives
• Mentor and support colleagues, float to other UCSF facilities as needed, and contribute to a culture of safety and learning

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license (required)
• AHA BLS and PALS required
• ACLS preferred
• Minimum 3 years pediatric CVICU experience (3-5 years preferred); will consider 5 years pediatric ICU experience in lieu of PED CVICU
• Experience with Epic or similar charting systems required
• Ability to float to other UCSF facilities as needed
• COVID-19 vaccine plus booster required per facility guideline (medical/religious exemptions only)

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and high-flow nasal cannula care
• Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line/PICC/arterial line management
• Administration of blood and blood products, pediatric dosage calculations
• Tracheostomy care, chest tube management, assist/manage intubation
• Experience with ECMO, VADs, heart transplant care, and post-cardiac surgery patients (preferred)
• Strong infection control practices, procedural sedation monitoring, and emergency medication administration

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Travel reimbursement and local housing support for contract nurses
• Access to continuing education and specialty training (Pediatric CVICU focus)
• Supportive team environment with interdisciplinary resources (RT, PT, Pharmacy, Social Work)
• Referral bonus program — bring great people and be rewarded
• 401K retirement planning and life insurance options to protect your future

Travel Perks: Explore San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is an outdoor and culinary playground. Explore the Golden Gate Bridge and Park, take a ferry to Alcatraz, stroll Fisherman's Wharf and the Embarcadero, and wander the vibrant neighborhoods of the Mission and Chinatown. Weekend escapes include wine country in Napa/Sonoma, redwood hikes at Muir Woods, or scenic drives down the coast. World-class dining, museums like SFMOMA and the California Academy of Sciences, biking and running routes, and easy access to Bay Area trails make it an exciting place for days off.

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