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:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level I Trauma hospital requiring CA RN licensure and at least 3 years of ICU experience.

• Work in the Neuro and Surgical ICU of a Level I Trauma hospital
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours,
• Weekend rotation required with no on-call responsibilities
• Floating required as needed
• Epic charting system experience required

• Active California RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS required; CCRN and TNCC preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required, 4 years preferred
• Level I Trauma hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experienced in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, suctioning, and chest tube assistance
• Skilled in management of acute/chronic renal failure and CRRT/CVVHD (preferred)
• Experienced in continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Skilled in stroke management, EVD care, ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocol, and post-neurosurgical/spinal/TBI care (some preferred)
• Cardiovascular skills including Swan-Ganz monitoring, sheath removal, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, VAD management, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management; ECMO and Flo Trac/Vigileo preferred
• Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Skilled in infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, phlebotomy, and IV insulin protocols
• Must provide two supervisor references obtained within the past year

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing across neuro and surgical ICU patient populations
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for local candidate rate
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Must complete required lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• First-time travelers may be considered if all experience and certification requirements are met

American Traveler Job  #P-769105. 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.