Location: Oakland, CA

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day); every other weekend coverage required

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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

• Coordinate patient-focused case management for pediatric populations from neonates through adolescents
• Lead discharge planning and care coordination to ensure safe, timely transitions back home or to the next level of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (MDs, social work, therapy, and community resources) to optimize outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in required charting systems
• Advocate for patients and families, identifying barriers to care and arranging appropriate resources
• Float to other UCSF facilities as needed, providing consistent, high-quality case management across sites
• Manage high patient ratios efficiently while prioritizing safety and quality of care
• Participate in quality improvement and unit-based initiatives to enhance pediatric care delivery

Qualifications

• Active CA RN License (required)
• AHA BLS (required)
• Minimum 2 years pediatric case management experience (required)
• Experience with discharge planning and care coordination (2 years preferred/required per posting)
• Trauma Level II experience (required); Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Travel experience required (comfortable working in multiple facilities)
• Proficiency with charting systems (required)
• Master's in Nursing or healthcare-related field (preferred)
• COVID-19 vaccine plus booster required per facility guideline (medical/religious exemptions only)

Education

• Master's in Nursing or healthcare-related field (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep knowledge of pediatric case management and discharge planning
• Skilled in care coordination across hospital and community resources
• Comfortable working with neonatal, infant, pediatric, and adolescent patient populations
• Experience in acute hospital settings and familiarity with ICU/NICU/PICU environments
• Ability to manage higher patient ratios while maintaining quality and safety
• Strong documentation and charting system skills
• Collaborative communication with interdisciplinary teams and families
• Adaptability to float between UCSF facilities and rapidly changing unit needs

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support for contract clinicians to make your relocation easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you stay healthy while caring for others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between contracts
• Comprehensive onboarding and a 40-hour orientation so you hit the ground confident
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your voice and professional growth
• Life and disability resources to protect you and your family
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities to grow your career
• Flexible scheduling conversations so your work-life fit actually fits
• Referral and recognition programs that celebrate great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Oakland, CA

Oakland is a lively, diverse home base with plenty to explore between shifts. Stroll or jog around scenic Lake Merritt, sample world-class eats and waterfront vibes at Jack London Square, or catch exhibits at the Oakland Museum of California. Outdoor lovers will enjoy nearby Redwood Regional Park hikes and easy trips across the bay to San Francisco for museums, Golden Gate Park, and iconic dining. Weekend trips to Berkeley, Napa Valley wine country, and coastal beaches are all within reach—perfect for decompressing after a great week of patient care.

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