American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Critical Care Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/27/2026
- Duration: 25 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 27, 2026
- Length: 25 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position at a teaching hospital, requiring CA RN license, BSN, and prior travel experience.
Details
- Float pool position with ICU RNs floating to all TCUs, ICUs, ED, and PACU
- 12-hour Day (7:00-19:30) and Night (19:00-7:30) rotating shifts on 4-week schedule cycles
- May switch between day and night shifts depending on schedule cycle needs
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Epic charting system preferred
- Must be able to float to other facilities and departments within a 75+ mile radius
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required at time of submission
- BSN required
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Minimum 4 years of recent ICU experience within the last 6 months to 1 year
- Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Completed travel assignment within the past 12 months required
- Experience with IV therapy, port access/management, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and TPN/Lipids required
- Care of ventilated patients, high flow nasal cannula management, interpretation of ABGs, and suctioning (ETT, NT) skills required
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and ability to obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG required
- Experience with continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
- CVA/acute stroke management and EVD experience required
- 2 professional references from most recent employer required
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care across multiple ICU and critical care settings including CVICU, MICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU
- Work within a teaching hospital environment supporting complex critical care cases
- All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted and approved by the manager at time of offer, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract
- RTO cannot fall within the first two weeks of the assignment start date
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travel candidates
- Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
- Travel pairs are allowed but generally will not be placed on the same unit, and married couples may not work on the same unit
American Traveler Job ID #P-758912. 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
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.