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 Center requiring a CA RN license and 3+ years of ICU experience.

• Work in the Neuro and Surgical Intensive Care Unit of a Level I Trauma Center
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• No on-call requirement, but weekend rotation required
• Floating required as needed
• Epic charting system experience required

• Active California RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA or ARC)
• CCRN, TNCC preferred
• 3 years of ICU experience required, 4 years preferred
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and blood product administration
• Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, chest tube care, and BiPAP/CPAP management
• Experience managing vasoactive and cardiac drips, continuous IV sedation, and procedural sedation
• Knowledge of CVA/stroke management, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgical care preferred
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management skills required
• ECMO, Flo Trac/Vigileo monitoring, and TBI/spinal cord injury experience preferred
• CVVHD/CRRT experience preferred
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required

• Provide critical care nursing to complex ICU patients including neuro and surgical cases
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and failure
• Perform phlebotomy and apply infection prevention and isolation precautions
• Max 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 lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at local rate
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers considered if all requirements are met

American Traveler Job  #P-769110. 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.