Acute Care | NP

Locum Tenens Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Plastic Surgery (Breast Reconstruction) | San Francisco, CA

Locum Tenens Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Plastic Surgery (Breast Reconstruction) in San Francisco, CA (Mission Bay/94158). Requires active California NP license, OR first assist experience, and Epic EMR proficiency. Join a surgical oncology team delivering advanced breast reconstruction and post-operative care in a leading hospital setting.

Job Details

• Location: San Francisco, CA 94158 (Mission Bay, Bay Area)
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens / Travel NP (Acute Care NP)
• Duration: 26 weeks (May 11, 2026 – November 9, 2026)
• Schedule: 4x10-hour day shifts per week (Tue–Fri, 07:00–17:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $5,250–$5,620/week
• Setting: Hospital – Plastic Surgery (Breast Reconstruction / Surgical Oncology)
• EMR: Epic (Epic EMR experience preferred)
• Support Staff: MAs, RNs, APPs, Surgeons
• Call Requirements: None

Minimum Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active California Nurse Practitioner license (required)
• Board Certification: ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, or ACNPC (required)
• Current California DEA with Schedule II authority (required)
• BLS (AHA) certification (required)
• NP First Assist certification for operating room assistance (required)
• Minimum 1 year recent, relevant surgical oncology and/or plastic surgery experience as an APP or Acute Care NP
• Strongly preferred: direct experience in breast reconstruction (post-mastectomy reconstruction) and OR first assist role
• Proficiency in basic OR skills: suturing, tissue expansion management, wound care, biopsy assistance
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the OR for breast reconstruction surgeries (50–75% clinical time), functioning as an OR first assist when indicated
• Provide post-operative management and acute care on med-surg/telemetry floors (25–50% time), including pain management, drain care, and discharge planning
• Perform basic OR and bedside procedures: suturing, wound care, drains, biopsies, and tissue expander management
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, RNs, MAs, and other APPs as part of a multidisciplinary surgical oncology team
• Document clinical care, operative notes, and discharge instructions accurately in Epic EMR
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to adult and occasional adolescent patients undergoing reconstructive procedures
• Remain flexible to alternate between OR and floor responsibilities based on service needs

Why This Locum Tenens NP Opportunity in San Francisco?

Work in a renowned hospital in Mission Bay, San Francisco—an energetic neighborhood with bayfront views, excellent public transit, and vibrant dining and arts. This locum tenens NP role offers high-impact surgical experience in breast reconstruction and exposure to complex surgical oncology cases in the Bay Area. Ideal for Acute Care NPs and surgical APPs seeking contract work or travel NP opportunities in California nursing jobs.

Ready to join our team? Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens Acute Care Nurse Practitioner position in San Francisco, CA. For questions or to submit credentials, contact our staffing team today.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.