Registered Nurse-Day & Night Shifts- ICU

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/01/2026
• Duration: 25 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Sep 1, 2026
Length: 25 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position at an academic medical center requiring advanced ECMO and mechanical circulatory support experience.
Details

• Float pool position within ICU, with floating required to all TCUs, ICUs, ED and PACU
• Cardiovascular/cardiothoracic ICU patient population including ECMO, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support cases
• 12-hour Day/Night rotating shifts (7:00-19:30 or 19:00-7:30)
• Schedule cycles run 4 weeks and may switch between day and night shift depending on need
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Epic charting system preferred
• Floating may include reassignment to other UCSF facilities within a 75+ mile radius

Active CA RN license required
BSN required
AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
NIHSS certification preferred
Minimum 4 years of recent ICU experience required
CVICU/CTICU/CCU experience required
ECMO experience within the last 6 months to 1 year required, including bedside RN management of ECMO patients without dedicated perfusion support
Prior travel nursing experience required, with a completed travel assignment within the past 12 months and no more than 1 year of travel experience in the past 5 years
Teaching hospital/academic medical center experience required
Trauma Level II experience required
Ability to independently manage complex critical care patients
Strong interpersonal communication skills
VA ECMO, VV ECMO, V-PA ECMO, CRRT (NxStage), IABP (Teleflex), Impella, and ventricular assist device experience strongly preferred
Experience with heart failure/cardiogenic shock, pulmonary artery catheters, and cardiothoracic/heart/lung transplant recovery strongly preferred
Experience simultaneously managing multiple support devices (e.g., ECMO + CRRT, ECMO + Impella, ECMO + IABP) highly desirable
Two references from most recent employer required for consideration
Additional Information

Care for critically ill ICU patients requiring advanced cardiovascular and multi-organ support therapies
Candidates evaluated on ability to function within UCSF's integrated critical care (ICC) model, not solely on ECMO experience
Broader competency in cardiovascular critical care, transplant, mechanical circulatory support, and multi-organ support therapies is valued
All requested RTO must be disclosed at time of offer and approved by the manager, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract
RTO cannot fall within the first two weeks of the assignment
Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
Any prior employment with a University of California medical facility or its acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates worked, units, and manager names for a rehire eligibility check
Travel pairs are allowed but generally will not be placed on the same unit, and married couples may not work together on the same unit
American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.