Burn ICU RN
San Francisco, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,475/weekOverview
- Start Date11/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration9 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit Burn. This travel position provides critical care for patients across the lifespan in a burn intensive care setting. The role requires advanced clinical skills, collaboration with interdisciplinary support services, and flexibility to float to other facilities within the organization as needed.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse (RN) license; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience, including at least 1 year of critical care experience; prior travel experience within the last 12 months; required charting system experience; COVID-19 vaccination and booster, with approved medical or religious exemptions considered.
- Preferred Qualifications: Burn unit experience; 1 year of pediatrics experience; Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) certification; Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) certification; Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) certification; previous charge experience; prior teaching hospital experience.
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Clinical Responsibilities: Arterial line management; blood product administration; burn intensive care; care of ventilated patients; continuous intravenous sedation; infection prevention; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias; management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure; phlebotomy; procedural sedation administration and monitoring; starting and maintaining intravenous lines; suctioning of endotracheal and nasotracheal tubes; trauma intensive care; and ventilator management.
- Patient Care: Care may include neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatric patients. Typical patient ratios are 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends.
- Additional Information: The position supports collaboration with physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy. Required vaccination documentation or confirmation may be requested during the submission process.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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