ICU Registered Nurse Float Pool
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 alternate between day and night every cycle.
• Candidates should confirm experience with ECMO, IABP, Impella, LVAD, CRRT, and PA Catheters for faster processing.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Experience with ECMO, IABP, Impella, LVAD, CRRT, and PA Catheters

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 driver’s license or government 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 vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted except medical exemptions).
  • Two negative TB tests (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-Spot) required before start.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: IGG titers or 2 vaccines required.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination (declination must be signed within 1 year).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved masks required). Onsite fit testing available as last resort.
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam and medication test on first day of orientation.
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams required annually with passing score of 80% or higher.
• Completion of required learning modules prior to or during orientation.
• Annual TB questionnaire and other facility-specific compliance forms required.
• Cyber Security Awareness Training and HIPAA Healthcare Provider Module with quizzes (passing score 80%+).

Important Notes

• Candidates must submit Return to Offer (RTO) at time of offer; late submissions will not be considered.
• Completed references must be submitted with application.
• Candidates must add RTO time back to the end of the contract.
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam is required for nurses working in critical care, emergency, and telemetry units.
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required as of current policy.
• This is a float pool role, not unit-based; flexibility and adaptability to multiple units and patient populations are essential.

Summary

This is a 25-week travel contract for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse with a California RN license and BSN, requiring critical care skills and certifications including BLS and ACLS. The role involves floating across multiple critical care and acute units with rotating 12-hour shifts. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, competency exams, and facility-specific training is mandatory. Prior experience with advanced cardiac and renal support devices is highly desirable.