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

Apply now for a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in San Francisco, California. Provide high-acuity critical care to adult and geriatric patients on 12-hour night shifts with strong interdisciplinary support. Enjoy life in the vibrant 94109 area, known for its convenient central location, diverse dining and cultural attractions, and easy access to San Francisco’s iconic neighborhoods and waterfront.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280-$2,400
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing
• Location: San Francisco, California 94109
• Contract Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Call: No call required
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation required, generally at least every other weekend based on unit needs
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Floating: May float to the TICU, Med/Tele, and Medical-Surgical units as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting: Epic

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 3 years of recent ICU nursing experience required; 4 years preferred
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Recent electronic health record experience; Epic experience required
• Strong critical care assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• TNCC and CCRN certifications welcomed

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to critically ill adult and geriatric patients in the ICU
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, and ventilator-related needs
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, pulmonary artery lines, and other critical care devices
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, insulin, and continuous sedation infusions according to established protocols
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multisystem organ failure, and other critical conditions
• Interpret arterial blood gases and hemodynamic data to guide patient care
• Assist with chest tube procedures, sheath removal, blood product administration, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Support patients requiring CRRT, renal failure management, neurocritical care, post-neurosurgical care, or cardiovascular surgical recovery
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and rapid response teams
• Float to designated units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic

Apply now for this California ICU nursing job and join a high-acuity critical care team in San Francisco.

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.