Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,730 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/18/2026
• Duration: 25 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A clinical registered nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care is sought for a float pool position in a healthcare facility located in San Francisco, California. This role involves working in various ICU settings, with the ability to float to all designated facilities and departments within the organization. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position involves rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Certifications: A valid California RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification are required.
• Education & Experience: BSN degree required. Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience with preference for 2.5 years in ICU.
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (day/night), working approximately 36 hours per week, on a four-week cycle that may switch shifts depending on operational needs.
• Required Qualifications: Valid California RN license, BSN degree, minimum 2 years ICU experience, certifications including AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Candidates must demonstrate experience with specialties/devices such as ECMO, IABP, Impella, LVAD, CRRT, and PA Catheters.
• Preferred Qualifications: 2.5 years ICU experience, prior neuro or trauma ICU experience, recent float pool, PACU, or emergency room experience.
• Additional Information:
  • This is a float pool position, not unit-based, requiring flexibility to work across multiple ICU and emergency departments, including ED and PACU.
  • Must have recent and in-depth experience with advanced ICU equipment and procedures listed above.
  • References must be in hand at the time of submission.
  • Completed, verified references are mandatory at submission.
  • Vaccinations for COVID-19 (including booster) and flu are required, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons.
  • RTO (Requested Time Off) must be disclosed at the time of offer and approved by management; no requests accepted after contract signing.
  • Orientation includes 24 hours of training.
  • Candidates can be assigned to any UCSF site: Parnassus, Mission Bay, or Mount Zion, with the possibility of floating to other departments within a 75+ mile radius.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1279272. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus