Travel ICU Float Pool RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float 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 a minimum of 4 years recent ICU experience.

• Float pool position covering ICUs, TCUs, ED, and PACU across UCSF facilities
• Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts (7:00-19:30 / 19:00-7:30)
• Schedule cycles of 4 weeks may alternate between day and night shifts based on facility need
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Epic charting system preferred
• Floating required to other UCSF facilities and departments at any time during the assignment, within a 75+ mile radius

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• 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, central/arterial/PICC line management, blood product administration, and TPN/Lipids
• Experience managing ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and titrating vasoactive/cardiac drips
• Experience with neurological care including CVA/acute stroke management and EVD care
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

• This is a float pool position, not unit-based, supporting ICU, TCU, ED, and PACU departments
• Candidates must disclose all requested RTO at time of offer; no additional RTO requests accepted mid-contract
• RTO may not be scheduled within the first two weeks of the assignment start date
• Locals are accepted and receive the same rate as travelers
• Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates worked, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
• Travel pairs are allowed but generally will not be placed on the same unit; married couples may not work on the same unit

American Traveler Job  #P-755075. 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.