ICU Registered Nurse
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 25 weeks

Job Description

• Float pool position: ICU RNs will float across all Transitional Care Units (TCUs), ICUs, Emergency Department (ED), and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Must be able to float to multiple facilities and departments within the system.
• Rotating 12-hour shifts (day and night) on a 4-week schedule cycle; shifts may switch between cycles based on need.
• Experience with ECMO, IABP, Impella, LVAD, CRRT, and PA Catheters preferred for faster placement.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with ICU experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Ability to float to other UCSF facilities and departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week).
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Current and valid government-issued photo ID matching professional license.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender, and education verification.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work.
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, renewed every 2 years.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted except medical exemptions)
  • Two negative TB tests (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-Spot) with specific timing requirements.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines required)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines required; history of disease not accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved masks required), with onsite fit testing available as last resort.
• Pass/fail Telemetry and Medication competency exams required on first day of orientation.
• Annual competency exams and core training modules with passing scores of 80% or higher.
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or during orientation.
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required as of current policy.

Important Notes

• Return-to-Office (RTO) time must be submitted at time of offer; late submissions will not be considered.
• Candidates must complete all required training modules and certifications before or during orientation as specified.
• This is a float pool role, not unit-based; flexibility and adaptability to multiple units and patient populations are essential.
• Candidates must be prepared for pass/fail testing on telemetry and medication knowledge on the first day.
• All background checks and verifications must be current and completed within specified timeframes prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Current and updated resume covering the last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30 days or more must be explained.
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.
• Annual TB questionnaire and other health screenings as required.
• Completion of cybersecurity and HIPAA training modules with passing scores.

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment for experienced ICU RNs who are flexible and skilled in critical care and multiple specialty devices.