Travel ICU RN - $3,266 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring CA RN licensure and critical care experience in a high-acuity teaching hospital setting.

Details

• Work in a Medical/Surgical ICU setting as part of a new MS-ICU unit opening in January 2027
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 1:1 patient ratio in a high-acuity critical care environment
• Epic charting system experience required
• Orientation for the first week at one of two sister campuses before transitioning to the primary unit
• Floating required to sister facilities within scope of practice based on census and staffing needs
• On-call required as needed
• Every other weekend work required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Clinical skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and ETT/NT suctioning required
• Experience with CVA/stroke management, ICP monitoring, and post neurosurgical care required
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and acute/chronic renal failure management required
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, isolation precautions/PPE, and infection prevention required
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required
• Current copies of all applicable certifications required

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside critical care to complex ICU patients including those with multisystem organ dysfunction
• Work within a collaborative care team supporting a newly opening MS-ICU unit
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for local rate eligibility
• Holiday coverage expected for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, with only one holiday request approved per contract
• Limited to no RTO accepted during the contract
• Returning travelers must have a minimum of one year separation before reapplying
• Completion of required lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing is required
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-782483. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler