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: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit. The role provides care for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity critical care setting.

Responsibilities include managing complex clinical conditions, supporting advanced therapies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining patient safety and quality care.

Job Details Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 PM7:30 AM, totaling 36 hours per week; no on-call requirement and weekend rotation required, at minimum every other weekend based on unit needs.

Required Qualifications: Active California Registered Nurse license 3 years of experience in an Intensive Care Unit Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification Trauma Level I experience Preferred Qualifications: 4 years of experience Previous charge experience Additional Information: Patient assignment ratio of 1:2 Care provided for adult and geriatric patient populations Clinical responsibilities include arterial line management, ventilator management, central line care, blood product administration, continuous sedation, vasoactive medication titration, and management of acute stroke and multisystem organ dysfunction Experience with renal replacement therapies, cardiac and vasoactive drips, chest tubes, ventricular assist devices, intracranial pressure monitoring, and post-neurosurgical care is relevant to the role Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretarial services 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 1332747. 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