ICU Float RN
San Francisco, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a true float position across multiple campuses, requiring 4 years of ICU experience and a California RN license.

Details

• ICU setting with float responsibilities across three campuses located about 15 minutes apart, connected by shuttle transport
• Rotating 3x12 day/night shifts (0700-1930 / 1900-0730)
• No on-call requirements, but weekend rotation is required
• Travelers may be scheduled at different campuses per shift, with two hours notice given prior to start time
• Mid-shift floating between campuses is rare

Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 4 years of ICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience managing renal failure patients and CRRT/CVVHD required
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and administering continuous IV sedation or paralytics
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience with neurological care including EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgical management
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience in Surgical or Neuro ICU settings preferred
• Cardiovascular skills such as ECMO, IABP, Impella, TAVR, and VAD management preferred
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
• Must provide a 7-year work history with possible verification documentation

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing across multiple ICU campuses as part of a true float pool
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radius
• Returning employees must have a one-year separation before being eligible to return as travelers
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only one holiday request allowed
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• Compliance documents due 10 days prior to start date
• Only allowed to apply to one Sutter Health facility at a time
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position