Travel ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/27/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with a CA license for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of ICU experience at a 2:1 patient ratio and prior travel experience.

• Work in the ICU, including Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit settings
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, variable shift days (19:00-7:30)
• 2:1 patient to nurse ratio
• Ability to float to other UCSF facilities within a 75+ mile radius if job specifications are met
• Epic charting system preferred

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• BSN required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience with a 2:1 patient ratio
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
• Prior travel experience within the last 12 months required
• Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, and TPN/Lipids administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure care
• Experience with cardiac drip titration, dysrhythmia management, and CVP monitoring
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and ICP monitoring preferred
• Community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

• Provide ICU-level care for medically and surgically complex patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention
• Prior experience at any University of California medical facility must be disclosed with dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
• COVID vaccination and booster required, with proof or documentation of a scheduled booster appointment prior to start date
• All RTO must be disclosed and approved by the manager at time of offer, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract
• RTO is not permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-764435. 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

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.