Travel ICU RN Float Pool

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

• 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

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position at a teaching hospital, requiring CA RN license, BSN, and Trauma Level II experience.

• Float pool position covering ICUs, TCUs, ED, and PACU across UCSF facilities
• 12-hour Day/Night rotating shifts (7:00-19:30 or 19:00-7:30)
• Schedule cycles are 4 weeks and may alternate between day and night shifts based on need
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Epic charting system preferred
• May be required to float to other UCSF facilities and departments within a 75+ mile radius

• 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
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent completed travel assignment within the past 12 months required
• Experience with IV therapy, port access/management, arterial lines, blood product administration, central line care, PICC lines, and TPN/Lipids
• Experience with ventilator care, ABG interpretation, respiratory failure, and pulmonary embolism management
• Experience managing dysrhythmias and obtaining 12-lead EKGs
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required

• Provide direct patient care in various ICU settings including CVICU, MICU, Neuro ICU, SICU, and Transplant ICU
• Care for complex patients including those requiring hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac drips, and vasoactive medication titration
• Support patients with neurological conditions such as CVA, EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-craniotomy care
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and renal complications including CRRT and dialysis
• Prior University of California employment history must be disclosed for rehire eligibility review
• All requested time off must be submitted and approved at time of offer, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract
• Time off cannot be scheduled within the first two weeks of the assignment
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-764427. 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.