Travel ICU Float RN - $3,266 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a full float position requiring 4 years of ICU experience and an active CA RN license.

Details

• ICU float position covering multiple campus locations approximately 15 minutes apart, connected by shuttle transport
• 3x12 Day/Night rotating shift schedule (0700-1930 / 1900-0730)
• Weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Float required as needed between campuses, with schedule confirmed 2 hours prior to shift start
• Mid-shift floating between campuses is rare

Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 4 years of ICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC/arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory therapies (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, suctioning)
• Experience managing patients with acute/chronic renal failure, including CRRT/CVVHD
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, and administering continuous sedation or paralytics
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Neurological care experience including CVA/stroke management, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgical care
• Experience in Neuro ICU and/or Surgical ICU settings preferred
• Cardiovascular procedural experience preferred (CABG, ECMO, IABP, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, LVAD/RVAD)
• Proficient in infection prevention practices and isolation precautions/PPE
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients across multiple hospital campuses within the same health system
• Responsibilities may include managing complex cardiac, neurological, renal, and respiratory conditions
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
• 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 Day, and Christmas Day
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at local rate
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius for local rate eligibility

American Traveler Job ID #P-763998. 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

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