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:
  
  11/17/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 17, 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 minimum 4 years of recent ICU experience.

• Float pool position covering all TCUs, ICUs, ED, and PACU within the facility
• Rotating 12-hour day (7:00-19:30) and night (19:00-7:30) shifts, 3x12 hours per week
• Schedule cycles run 4 weeks and may switch between day and night shifts depending on need
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating required to other UCSF facilities and departments, including reassignment within a 75+ mile radius
• Epic charting system preferred

• Active CA RN license required
• 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
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, and TPN/Lipids administration
• Experience with ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, and suctioning required
• 2 references from most recent employer required for consideration
• Completed references required at time of consideration

• Provide direct ICU-level care across multiple critical care units including CVICU, MICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU
• Care for complex patients requiring respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, renal, and GI critical care management
• Work within a teaching hospital environment supporting advanced procedures and specialty care
• All employment history with any University of California medical facility or acquired facility must be disclosed for rehire eligibility review
• All RTO must be submitted and approved by the manager at time of offer; no additional RTO requests accepted mid-contract
• RTO is not permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-755110. 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.