Travel ICU RN Float Pool

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, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 a 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, with shift type potentially changing each 4-week schedule cycle
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Epic charting system preferred
• Float 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 submission
• BSN required
• AHA BLS and ACLS certification 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
• 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 care of ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, and high flow nasal cannula management
• Experience managing patients with respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, and dysrhythmias
• Experience obtaining 12 lead EKG/ECG and titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips
• Two professional references from most recent employer required at time of consideration

• Provide direct patient care across multiple ICU specialties including CVICU, MICU, Neuro ICU, SICU, and Transplant ICU
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team supporting critically ill patients with complex needs
• All RTO must be disclosed and approved at the time of offer; no additional requests accepted mid-contract
• RTO cannot fall within the first two weeks of the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as traveling candidates
• Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates worked, units, and manager names for a rehire eligibility review
• Travel pairs are allowed but generally will not be placed on the same unit, and married couples may not work on the same unit

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.