ICU/CCU/Critical Care 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
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
- 2,143 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 155 of them in San Francisco.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.20/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.11/hour across 415 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel contract is designed for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse who is comfortable caring for critically ill patients during 12-hour night shifts. The assignment offers a consistent three-shift-per-week schedule, with the flexibility of variable shift days and the opportunity to float to other facilities within the health system. The ICU team uses a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, allowing you to focus closely on complex patient needs while gaining experience in a leading San Francisco healthcare setting.
Weather:
San Francisco typically offers mild, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with cool mornings and evenings, moderate daytime temperatures, and a mix of sunshine and refreshing coastal breezes. Light layers are ideal for enjoying the city and its scenic surroundings.
Fun Things To Do:
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City outing: Walk through Golden Gate Park and visit its gardens, museums, and open spaces.
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City outing: Explore the waterfront, including the Ferry Building and nearby Embarcadero paths.
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Day trip: Hike among the redwoods and coastal scenery at Muir Woods and the Marin Headlands.
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Day trip: Visit Napa Valley for scenic drives, local dining, and vineyard experiences.
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City outing: Take in panoramic views from Twin Peaks and explore the surrounding neighborhoods.
Job Specifics:
Location: San Francisco, California
Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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