MICU RN
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$68-72/hourOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
ICU Registered Nurse
Location: San Francisco, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: Not stated Unit: New MS-ICU unit, planned to open 1/05/2027. Travelers train for this unit.
Schedule and Assignment
- Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 7:30)
- Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
- Orientation: First week at one of two sites
- Primary assignment: Main campus after orientation
- Floating: As needed, based on census and staffing, to units within scope of practice and sister campuses in the system
- On call: As needed
- Weekends: Every other weekend
- RTO: Limited/no RTO accepted
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in California
- Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) experience of 2 years
- MICU experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Conditional Certifications (client to verify by position)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), AHA or ARC only
- Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP), AHA/AAP, instructor or advanced provider course
- Critical Care RN (CCRN)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), valid 4 years
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), typically for L&D
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Onboarding and Competencies
- ICU and MS/Tele RNs must complete an onsite EKG exam after start
- Medication/pharmacology competency exam (must meet or exceed the Angoff score)
- Competency exam: minimum 80% unless the Angoff score is higher
- Unit-specific skills checklist (renewed annually)
- Basic dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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About San Francisco, CA
As a Travel Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in San Francisco, CA here's what you should know:- San Francisco's cost of living is significantly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
- Wages are relatively high, but they may not fully match the increased cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 60-70°F, while winter average lows range from 45-55°F.
- Short-term rentals can be found, but they are in high demand and may be relatively expensive.
- It's advisable to start the search early.
- San Francisco is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and heavy traffic.
- However, the city has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the famous cable cars.
- San Francisco is a diverse city with a wide range of ages.
- 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.
- San Francisco offers a plethora of activities, including diverse restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, numerous sports events, and abundant outdoor opportunities such as hiking, beach activities, and exploring parks.
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