Travel Contract

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

$2,517/week

Overview

  • Start Date11/17/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration25 weeks
  • Facility Information
    1:4 Patient ratioShort Term Acute Care
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,517/week

Description

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
  • Length: 25 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position at a teaching hospital, requiring a CA RN license and Trauma Level II experience.

Details

  • Float pool position with no fixed unit assignment, floating to all TCUs, ICUs, ED, and PACU
  • 12-hour Day/Night rotating shifts, with each 4-week schedule cycle assigned to one shift
  • May float to other UCSF facilities and departments within a 75+ mile radius
  • Typical patient ratio of 1:2
  • Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

  • Active CA RN license required at time of submission
  • BSN required
  • AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • NIHSS certification preferred
  • Minimum 4 years of recent ICU experience within the last 6 months to 1 year
  • Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
  • Trauma Level II experience required
  • Completed travel assignment within the past 12 months required
  • Experience with IV therapy, central/arterial/PICC line management, blood product administration, and TPN/Lipids
  • Experience caring for ventilated patients, interpreting ABGs, and managing high flow nasal cannula preferred
  • 2 professional references from most recent employer required at time of submission

Additional Information

  • Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties including CVICU, MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, and Transplant ICU
  • Candidates with ECMO, LVAD/RVAD, IABP, and Impella experience are highly desirable
  • Experience managing EVDs, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgical patients preferred
  • Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed with dates, units, and manager names for a rehire eligibility check
  • Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers
  • All RTO must be disclosed and approved at time of offer; no additional RTO requests accepted mid-contract
  • RTO cannot fall within the first two weeks of the assignment
  • Travel pairs allowed but generally not placed on the same unit; married couples may not work the same unit
American Traveler Job ID #P-765785. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

Facility

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay

4.8rating(13 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay

Anonymous
Anonymous
Ultrasound Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
Contract Position
5.0rating
Review of UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay on Sep 8, 2026
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DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • 1:4 Patient ratioVerified by 8 Vivian users
  • Short Term Acute Care

Employer

American Traveler

4.9rating(130 reviews)

85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler

Frank I
Frank I
ED - Emergency Department (RN)
5.0rating

Pros

Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.

Cons

No cons

Review of Savannah Albrecht on Oct 1, 2026

Recommends working with American Traveler

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About

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.

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About San Francisco, CA

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Cost of Living
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  • Wages are relatively high, but they may not fully match the increased cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs range from 60-70°F, while winter average lows range from 45-55°F.
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  • However, the city has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the famous cable cars.
Demographics
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  • Common health issues include respiratory problems due to the fog and air quality.
  • It has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
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