Location: San Francisco, CA

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM Day (5x8); Every other weekend coverage (variable, likely once per month)

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

• Scrub and circulate during neuro, spine, trauma and general surgery cases with precision and calm
• Provide 1:1 patient care, advocating for safety, dignity and excellent outcomes
• Perform Universal Protocol time-outs and enforce infection control and blood administration procedures
• Accurately document care in Epic to ensure continuity and high-quality charting
• Serve in charge nurse or leadership capacity when assigned, guiding unit flow and colleagues
• Float to other UCSF facilities as needed to support patient care and maintain staffing
• Participate in perioperative emergency response and adhere to laser and radiation safety standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including radiology, pharmacy and unit secretaries to optimize patient care

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience (perioperative/OR experience strongly preferred)
• AHA BLS required; ACLS and CNOR preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Travel assignment experience required
• Experience with 1:1 patient care and complex neuro/spine cases
• Proficiency with Epic charting system required
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required per facility guideline (medical/religious exemptions only)

Knowledge & Skills

• Scrub and circulate skills in neuro, spine, vascular and general surgery
• Administration of blood and blood products with strict safety practices
• Universal Protocol (time-out) and strong infection control practices
• Epic charting proficiency for accurate perioperative documentation
• Robotic surgery familiarity, including Da Vinci Xi experience
• Ability to manage specialty cases: craniotomy, spinal fusions, ALIF/XLIF, endovascular procedures
• Understanding of emergency management, malignant hyperthermia response and code protocols
• Experience with specialized equipment: cell saver, electrosurgical units, Steris instruments
• Excellent communication and teamwork in high-acuity teaching hospital environments
• Flexibility to float to other UCSF facilities and support variable schedules

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and a clear contract rate to help you plan with confidence
• Generous housing stipend or housing support options for travel clinicians
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan and retirement contribution guidance
• Life insurance and options to give you peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between meaningful shifts
• Travel reimbursement and support for license/credentialing expenses
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant and focused on care
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, help a colleague, earn a reward
• A supportive team culture at UCSF that values professional growth and respectful teamwork

Travel Perks: Explore San Francisco, CA

As a travel clinician based in San Francisco you’ll be steps away from world-famous attractions. Enjoy morning runs or weekend hikes with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio, stroll Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, take a ferry to Alcatraz, or explore neighborhoods like Mission, North Beach and Hayes Valley for fantastic food and culture. Short drives bring you to Muir Woods redwoods, coastal trails at Lands End, and wine country in Napa and Sonoma for weekend getaways. Public transit, iconic cable cars and diverse dining make SF a lively home base between shifts.

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