Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric ICU

2 days ago
San Francisco, California$219K - $285KFull TimePediatrics
Practice Authority in California
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UCSF as a Pediatric ICU NP – $219K+, 12-Hour Shifts in United States. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital is recognized throughout the world as a leader in health care, known for innovation, technology and compassionate care. UCSF has one of the top children's hospitals in the nation, according to a ranking by U.

Key Responsibilities

  • level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $219K - $285K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with UCSF in United States.

Key Skills

Pediatric Intensive CareAcute CarePatient MonitoringRespiratory SupportMechanical VentilationTracheostomy CareCollaborative CareClinical AssessmentPediatric NursingEmergency Care

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree from a recognized NP program with an Acute Care Pediatric specialization and valid California RN and NP licenses. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a pediatric ICU or inpatient setting depending on the level of the role.
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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at UCSF is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

UCSF lists compensation for this physician position at $219k to $285k annually.

This is in line with the national median for Pediatrics professionals.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Francisco, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($219k–$285k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Intensive Care, Acute Care, Patient Monitoring, Respiratory Support, Mechanical Ventilation, Tracheostomy Care, Collaborative Care, Clinical Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner provides high-level care for critically ill children in the PICU and TCUP units. They collaborate with attending physicians, fellows, and residents to ensure safe delivery of care and meet productivity expectations.

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Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago