Travel CVICU/CTICU ICU RN Float Pool
Job Description
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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Critical Care Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/22/2026
- Duration: 25 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
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Assignment Overview\n
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- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 22, 2026
- Length: 25 weeks
- Openings: 1
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Description\n
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position at an academic medical center requiring advanced ECMO and mechanical circulatory support expertise.
Details\n
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- Float pool position within ICU, with floating required to all TCUs, ICUs, ED, and PACU across UCSF facilities and departments
- Cardiovascular/cardiothoracic critical care patient population including ECMO, heart and lung transplant, and mechanical circulatory support cases
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- 12-hour Day/Night rotating shifts (7:00-19:30 or 19:00-7:30), with schedule cycles of 4 weeks that may alternate between shifts
- Epic charting system preferred
- Floating may occur to a facility within a 75+ mile radius depending on staffing needs
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Requirements\n
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- Active CA RN license required
- BSN required
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 4 years of recent ICU experience required
- ECMO experience within the last 6 months to 1 year required, including bedside management as primary responsibility without dedicated perfusion support
- CVICU/CTICU/CCU experience required
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Teaching hospital/academic medical center experience preferred
- Travel nursing experience required, including a completed assignment within the past 12 months and no more than 1 year of travel experience in the past 5 years
- Strong skills in arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, and IV therapy required
- Experience with VA ECMO, VV ECMO, V-PA ECMO, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and ventricular assist devices strongly preferred
- Experience with heart/lung transplant recovery, cardiogenic shock, and bridge to transplant care strongly preferred
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple mechanical support devices (e.g., ECMO + CRRT, ECMO + Impella) highly desirable
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to independently manage complex critical care patients required
- Two references from most recent employer required for consideration
- Any prior employment history with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed for rehire eligibility review
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Additional Information\n
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- Provide advanced critical care nursing to complex ICU patients, including those on ECMO and multiple mechanical circulatory support devices
- Function within UCSF's Integrated Cardiovascular Care (ICC) model, with candidates assessed on broader cardiovascular critical care competency rather than ECMO experience alone
- Work as part of a high-acuity team supporting transplant, cardiothoracic surgery recovery, and multi-organ support therapies
- All requested time off must be disclosed and approved by the manager at time of offer; no additional RTO requests will be accepted mid-contract, and RTO may not fall within the first two weeks of the assignment
- Local candidates are accepted and receive the same pay rates as traveling candidates
- Travel pairs are permitted but will generally not be placed on the same unit; married couples may not work on the same unit
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American Traveler Job ID #P-740665. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler\n \n
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
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With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
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American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
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With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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