Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/27/2026
• Duration: 25 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located at an organization that provides comprehensive critical care services. This role involves floating across various adult medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiac units, including the emergency department and post-anesthesia care units. The position requires adaptability to a rotating shift schedule and ensuring high-quality patient care within a dynamic environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, starting on 10/27/2026, ending on 04/20/2027, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, including rotating day/night shifts.
• Required Qualifications: California registered nurse license, BSN degree, minimum 2 years ICU experience, and 2.5 years recent adult medical/surgical critical care experience. Certifications required include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). At least 4 years of total nursing experience and recent float pool, post-anesthesia care unit, or emergency room experience are preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic charting in Epic, neuro, or transplant ICU experience.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be able to float to all UCSF campuses and departments. RTO requests must be disclosed at the time of submittal and approved prior to the start. References from recent employers are required, along with proof of certifications and California RN license.
• Travel Experience: Required.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Skills: Managing ports, arterial line care, ventilator management, ECMO, patient monitoring, high-acuity patient management, and use of specialized ICU equipment.
• Orientation Hours: 24 hours, scheduled before the start date.
• Additional Notes: The role involves floating across all ICU units, ED, PACU, and other critical care areas, with flexibility to adapt to operational needs within a 75+ mile radius.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1317156. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

About 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

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