Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $3,150 per week in Sacramento, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatrics
Location: Sacramento, CA
Agency: Ambition 24Hours
Pay: $3,150 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 17 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Local Travel House Supervisor

Per Diem | Sacramento, CA 95817 | Night Shift | PICU & Med/Surg

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

5 Positions Available | Per Diem | Night Shift | LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Shifts / Availability

The Role

We are seeking experienced House Supervisors for per diem night shift coverage across PICU and Medical/Surgical units at an acute care facility in Sacramento, California. In this senior nursing leadership role, you will serve as the primary clinical and operational authority during the night shift, providing real-time support, guidance, and escalation management across multiple inpatient units. With 5 vacancies available, we are actively recruiting experienced supervisors who are ready to step in and lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior nursing leadership and operational oversight across PICU and Med/Surg units during the night shift
• Serve as the primary nursing authority and point of escalation for all clinical and operational issues during the shift
• Supervise, support, and guide nursing staff and ancillary team members across assigned units
• Conduct regular unit rounds to monitor patient care quality, staffing levels, and workflow efficiency
• Respond to and manage clinical emergencies, codes, and rapid response activations across the facility
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges in collaboration with bed management and charge nurses
• Ensure appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios are maintained in compliance with California staffing regulations
• Facilitate communication between physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and on-call leadership
• Identify and escalate patient safety concerns, adverse events, and near misses in accordance with facility policy
• Support and mentor charge nurses and bedside staff in clinical decision-making and professional development
• Maintain accurate documentation and shift reports; complete handover to incoming day shift supervisor
• Uphold compliance with facility policies, regulatory standards, and Joint Commission requirements

Requirements

• Active California RN licence in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of paediatric nursing experience required (PICU or paediatric acute care strongly preferred)
• Prior charge nurse or house supervisor experience in an acute care setting
• BLS certification current
• ACLS certification current
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required given PICU unit coverage
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise nursing staff across multiple units
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• PICU-specific supervisory experience
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Programme) certification
• Experience in a for-profit or large academic medical centre environment
• Familiarity with California Title 22 and Joint Commission standards