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 and Trauma Level II experience.

• Float pool position with no fixed unit assignment, floating to all TCUs, ICUs, ED, and PACU
• 12-hour Day/Night rotating shifts, with each 4-week schedule cycle assigned to one shift
• May float to other UCSF facilities and departments within a 75+ mile radius
• Typical patient ratio of 1:2
• Epic charting system preferred

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• 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 caring for ventilated patients, interpreting ABGs, and managing high flow nasal cannula preferred
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required at time of submission

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties including CVICU, MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, and Transplant ICU
• Candidates with ECMO, LVAD/RVAD, IABP, and Impella experience are highly desirable
• Experience managing EVDs, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgical patients preferred
• Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed with dates, units, and manager names for a rehire eligibility check
• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers
• All RTO must be disclosed and approved at time of offer; no additional RTO requests accepted mid-contract
• RTO cannot fall within the first two weeks of the assignment
• Travel pairs allowed but generally not placed on the same unit; married couples may not work the same unit

American Traveler Job  #P-765785. 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.