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
- 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
- 2,143 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:
Take your ICU nursing expertise to San Francisco for a 13-week travel assignment caring for critically ill patients on 12-hour night shifts. You will work three nights per week, typically from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., while supporting care across the assignment network as needed. This role requires at least two years of ICU experience, a California RN license, AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification. Night owls may find this schedule especially appealing.
Weather:
San Francisco weather is generally mild and comfortable, with cool mornings and evenings, moderate daytime temperatures, and occasional fog or light rain. Layered clothing and a light weather-resistant jacket are useful for exploring the city.
Fun Things To Do:
• City Exploration: Walk through Golden Gate Park and visit its gardens, museums, and scenic paths.
• Waterfront Adventure: Explore Fisherman’s Wharf, the Embarcadero, and the views around the bay.
• Cultural Outing: Ride a cable car and discover the neighborhoods, restaurants, and shops around Union Square and Chinatown.
• Day Trip: Visit Muir Woods and enjoy the towering redwoods just north of the city.
• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring Napa Valley’s scenic vineyards, small towns, and culinary spots.
Job Specifics:
Location: San Francisco, California
Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Weekly Hours: 36
Duration: 13 weeks
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