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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in San Francisco, CA

Experienced ICU Registered Nurses are invited to join a high-acuity critical care team for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in San Francisco, California. Care for adult and geriatric patients in a medical/surgical ICU while collaborating with a skilled interdisciplinary team. Located in the vibrant 94117 area, San Francisco offers renowned cultural attractions, diverse dining, beautiful parks, and the energy of a world-class city.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: San Francisco, California 94117
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• Schedule: 3 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric ICU patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 2 patients per nurse
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Assignment Flexibility: Ability to float to other appropriate units or nearby facilities may be required

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in California
• At least 2 years of recent intensive care unit (ICU) experience, including experience with a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• BSN required
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience
• Prior travel nursing experience within the past 12 months
• Strong critical care assessment, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and in a fast-paced intensive care environment
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster required, subject to applicable medical or religious exemption processes

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients in a medical/surgical ICU
• Monitor and manage patients with respiratory failure, acute kidney injury, sepsis, stroke, pulmonary embolism, liver failure, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, and airway support needs
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, insulin, sedation, and neuromuscular-blocking infusions according to protocol
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, CVP monitoring, chest tubes, drains, and urinary output
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, arterial blood gases, coagulation results, and other critical laboratory data
• Administer blood products and support massive transfusion, hypothermia, and other critical care protocols
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation services, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and promote patient safety, infection prevention, and continuity of care
• Adapt to changing unit needs and provide safe care when floating to another appropriate assignment

Apply now for this ICU travel nursing opportunity in San Francisco, California, and join a dedicated critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.