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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in San Francisco, California

Join a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team as a Travel Registered Nurse in San Francisco, CA. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers experienced critical care nurses the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative, on-site hospital environment while enjoying a vibrant, walkable city known for diverse neighborhoods, cultural attractions, scenic views, and outstanding dining.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Nursing
• Location: San Francisco, California 94109
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280–$2,400
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 2 patients per nurse
• Call: None
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation, generally at least every other weekend based on unit needs
• Floating: As needed to the TICU, Med/Tele, and Medical-Surgical units

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 3 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience required; 4 years preferred
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Adult and geriatric critical care experience
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity ICU setting.
• Monitor patients closely, recognize changes in condition, and initiate timely nursing interventions.
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, suctioning, and related respiratory support.
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive medication drips according to clinical protocols and patient response.
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, pulmonary artery lines, ventricular assist devices, and other critical care equipment as appropriate.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases while supporting patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Administer blood products, IV medications, procedural sedation, and insulin protocols safely and accurately.
• Support patients experiencing acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, renal failure, multisystem organ failure, and other critical conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and rapid response teams to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic.
• Float to designated units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care.

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity and join a leading critical care team in San Francisco, California.

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.