PICU RN in San Francisco, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,458/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $68.28
- Weekly
- $2,458
- Yearly (full-time)
- $127,816
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $68.28/hour — 1% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,078 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 98 of them in San Francisco.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.23/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.05/hour across 356 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your PICU expertise to San Francisco for a 13-week Registered Nurse contract caring for critically ill pediatric patients in a specialized intensive care setting. This 12-hour rotating assignment includes variable day and night shifts, with responsibilities involving ventilator management, telemetry monitoring, central line care, intracranial pressure monitoring, and conscious sedation. Nurses with at least two years of experience are needed, and first-time travelers are welcome. California RN licensure, AHA BLS, and PALS are required; CCRN certification and Level I trauma experience are preferred.
Weather
San Francisco typically offers mild, comfortable weather with cool mornings and evenings, moderate daytime temperatures, and occasional light rain. Layered clothing is useful for exploring the city and nearby destinations.
Fun Things To Do
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Waterfront outing: Walk along the Embarcadero, visit the Ferry Building, and enjoy views of the Bay.
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Culture and neighborhoods: Explore Golden Gate Park, the Painted Ladies, and the distinctive shops and restaurants throughout the city.
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Day trip to Muir Woods: Visit the towering redwoods and continue to the scenic Marin Headlands.
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Day trip to Napa Valley: Spend a day touring vineyards, sampling local cuisine, and enjoying the valley scenery.
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Day trip to Monterey and Carmel: Discover coastal views, local galleries, and the famous 17-Mile Drive.
Job Specifics
City and State: San Francisco, California
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; variable day and night schedule
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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