Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 25 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in a major healthcare facility. This role involves floating across various critical care departments, including ICU, Emergency Department, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), within a large health organization. The position requires experienced RNs capable of managing adult critical care patients in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Certifications: California RN License, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required.
- Education Requirements: BSN required for all RN positions.
- Experience Requirements: Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience; 2.5 years preferred.
- Location Requirements: Must hold a California RN license.
- Years of Experience: 2 years minimum.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 11/17/2026 with an end date of 05/11/2027.
- Additional Information: This is a float pool position, requiring the ability to float to all UCSF campuses and departments including ICU, ED, and PACU. RTO (Requested Time Off) must be disclosed at the time of offer and approved by management.
- Certifications: Must have completed or be willing to complete ongoing required training modules.
- Submission Requirements: Must include two recent references from previous employers at the time of submittal and provide employment history with Dates Worked, Units, and Manager Names for rehire eligibility checks.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1328630. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus