Surgical ICU Nurse Practitioner (SICU NP)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Nurse Practitioner
Job Description Apply Now
If you are an experienced nurse practitioner seeking a significant impact within a dynamic surgical critical care environment, this Surgical ICU Nurse Practitioner (SICU NP) opportunity may be ideal for you. Join a leading acute care surgery department and become an integral part of a collaborative team providing top-quality care in a renowned medical center located in San Francisco, CA. As a full-time SICU NP, you will deliver specialized patient care to critically ill surgical patients, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and utilizing your advanced clinical skills in a high-acuity, strictly inpatient setting.
Working in San Francisco offers the unique advantage of being part of a vibrant, diverse healthcare community, known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. This Surgical ICU Nurse Practitioner (SICU NP) role provides you with the opportunity to further develop your skills in surgical critical care while enjoying the cultural and professional benefits of this dynamic city.
Surgical ICU Nurse Practitioner (SICU NP) - Summary- Full-time opportunity for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in surgical intensive care.
- Work within a multidisciplinary surgical ICU team to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Engage in a strictly inpatient clinical environment, supporting a variety of surgical specialties including gastrointestinal, bariatric, colorectal, and neurocritical care cases.
- Benefit from a supportive environment that covers lodging, travel, rental car, and malpractice insurance for the duration of your contract.
- Deliver direct and comprehensive care to patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU).
- Assess, diagnose, and manage complex and critical surgical patient cases in collaboration with the acute care surgery team.
- Perform advanced practice procedures appropriate to the SICU setting, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Manage patient care from admission through discharge, coordinating with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
- Document patient progress and clinical interventions accurately in electronic medical records.
- Support perioperative management for a wide range of surgical patients, including those recovering from gastrointestinal, bariatric, colorectal, and neurosurgical procedures.
- Participate in patient rounds, family meetings, and interdisciplinary care planning.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and adhere to hospital protocols and standards.
- Majority of shifts will be overnight to ensure continuous critical care coverage.
- Competitive compensation on a 1099 basis.
- Lodging, travel, and rental car supported throughout the assignment.
- Malpractice insurance coverage provided.
- Opportunity for contract extension based on performance and departmental needs.
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license (NP) with acute care certification and experience in surgical critical care settings.
- Current licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in California.
- Current and valid DEA registration.
- Demonstrated experience in a Surgical ICU (SICU) or similar critical care environment.
- Ability to work night shifts and a flexible 3:12s weekly schedule.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and procedural skills relevant to surgical intensive care.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
- Experienced in managing high-acuity surgical patient populations in an ICU setting.
- Comfortable functioning independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Adaptable to changing patient care needs, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
- Possesses exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail for effective patient management and documentation.
- Position start date is in December, with the current contract running through mid-April and potential for extension.
- Majority of assigned shifts are overnight, providing critical coverage during high-need hours.
- Candidates must be able to commit to the full duration of the contract for continuity of patient care.
- Immediate consideration is available for qualified applicants who submit their CVs promptly.
- The hiring organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you are ready to take the next step in your Surgical ICU Nurse Practitioner (SICU NP) career in San Francisco, CA, apply now by clicking the job application button and join an esteemed team delivering exceptional critical care to surgical patients.