Location: San Francisco, CA

Start Date: 04-07-2026

End Date: 07-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Day shifts)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $72 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 high-quality perioperative nursing care in the ambulatory OR for pediatric and general surgery patients
• Prepare patients and operating rooms, assist surgeons, and support smooth procedure flow
• Manage and monitor NG tubes and assist with central venous line insertion/removal as appropriate
• Chart accurately and efficiently in Epic to ensure clear, timely patient documentation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpreters) to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families on pre- and post-operative care and discharge instructions
• Contribute to a safe environment by following facility vaccine and infection prevention guidelines

Qualifications

• Active California RN License (required)
• AHA BLS (required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (1-2 years minimum noted; 2 years preferred)
• Ambulatory OR experience (required)
• Epic charting experience (required)
• Ambulatory Care Coordinator experience (preferred)
• Teaching hospital experience (preferred)
• COVID-19 vaccine + booster required per facility guidelines (medical/religious exemptions only)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong perioperative nursing skills in ambulatory OR settings
• Familiarity with pediatric general surgery procedures and perioperative needs
• Competence with Epic electronic health record charting
• Skill in managing NG tubes and supporting central venous line care
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and support services
• Excellent patient education and family communication skills
• Comfort working with a daily census and fast-paced ambulatory surgical flow

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — great colleagues who help you thrive
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off to recharge and keep your work-life balance in check
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current
• Travel reimbursement and local housing assistance for contract travelers
• 48-hour orientation to set you up for success from day one
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded
• Opportunities to develop subspecialty skills in pediatric general surgery

Travel Perks: Explore San Francisco, CA

Explore the best of the Bay Area while on assignment. Enjoy iconic sights like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, stroll Fisherman’s Wharf and the Embarcadero, or hunt down amazing eats in Chinatown and the Mission. Venture across the bay to Oakland and Berkeley for eclectic neighborhoods, local breweries, and great dining. Weekend escapes to Muir Woods, Marin Headlands or a day trip to Napa and Sonoma wine country are easy to plan. Excellent transit options (BART, ferries, buses) make weekend adventures simple and fun.

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