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ICU Travel Nurse Jobs in San Francisco, California

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Average weekly pay: $3,600

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Estimated pay

Around $3,600 / week for this specialty

Many contracts cluster between $3,300 and $3,900 per week, though your offer can shift with acuity, shift differentials, and timing. Market tone: High.

Pay estimates reflect current market trends and may vary by assignment and facility.

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Advice from our Team

Jeri, Veteran Recruiter

San Francisco ICU contracts can show strong weekly rates, but housing, parking, and commuting costs often decide your real take-home. Start California licensing early and compare offers using door-to-door commute time and stipend structure, not the headline rate alone.

Natasha, Seasoned Travel Nurse

Bay Area ICUs carry high-acuity admits, meticulous charting, and tight coordination across teams and sister campuses. Confirm how often travelers float, realistic ratios by shift, and whether orientation walks you through protocols, telemetry standards, and code workflows.

Kat, Newbie Travel Nurse

Test your commute at shift hours—BART crowds, bridge backups, and scarce parking steal sleep faster than you expect between ICU shifts. Flexible or walkable housing near the hospital often beats a distant rental that looked cheaper until you counted hours in transit.

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