ICU RN
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,031/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- 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
Registered Nurse – MS-ICU (Travel/Contract)
Location: San Francisco, California Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00 to 07:30 Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Role Overview
- Training for a new MS-ICU unit planned to open on 1/05/2027.
- Travelers orient at one of two sites for the first week, then work at the main campus.
- Floating is as needed based on census and staffing demands, to units within scope of practice and to other facilities in the system.
- On call as needed.
- Weekends: every other weekend.
- Limited/no RTO accepted.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in California
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience of 2 years
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience within the last year
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale certification (NIHSS), completed through the free online course; verify by position
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred for RN positions
Background and Credential Checks
- 7-year background check required within 6 months of start; open cases not allowed at start
- Federal exclusion database checks (EPLS/SAM, HHS/OIG) required, updated annually
- Sex offender search required within 90 days of start
- FACIS Level 3 search required within 2 weeks of start, with monthly updates
- Education verification of highest level achieved (not required if high school is the highest)
- Primary source online license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
- Conditional clearances not accepted at certain facilities
Health Requirements
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, with a written clearance from a provider
- TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
- TB test (QuantiFERON/T-SPOT or 2 PPDs) within 90 days of start, or a negative chest X-ray for those with positive symptoms
- Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B
- Adult Tdap within 10 years of start
- Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
- Flu vaccine or documented declination during flu season (11/1 to 4/30); workers without proof must wear a mask in patient care areas
- Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
- In-person color vision exam if applicable
- Respiratory safety clearance, renewed annually
Work History and References
- Employment application must show 7 years of work history with no gaps.
- Verify up to 7 years of employment history; explain any gap over 30 days; gaps over one year need approval.
- Two professional references required for acute care clinical roles.
Other Documents
- Review and sign facility-specific documents before start, including the job description, standards of conduct, code of conduct, and overpayment policy.
- Complete the facility questionnaire (required for all RNs starting on or after 11/3/2025).
- Photo for badge (per diem only).
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About San Francisco, CA
As a Travel 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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