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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
Job Title
Local Travel House Supervisor Per Diem
Employment
Per Diem no guaranteed hours; shifts offered on an as-needed basis
Location
Sacramento, CA 95817
Setting
Acute Care Hospital PICU & Medical/Surgical Units
Shift
Nights 18:45 07:15 (12.5-hour shift)
Pay Rate
$54,60-$63,00 per hour
Pay Frequency
Weekly
Vacancies
5 positions available
Visa Support
Not available
Shifts / Availability
Shift
Availability
Shift Period
18:45 07:15
Shift Type
Night shift 12.5 hours
Days
Per diem as needed; shifts offered based on facility demand
Units
PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit) and Medical/Surgical
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY per diem position, no travel or housing stipend
PRN no guaranteed hours; shifts offered on an as-needed basis
Minimum 2 years of paediatric nursing experience required
PALS certification required given PICU unit coverage
California RN licence required no exceptions
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
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