Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp is a 315-bed hospital in Berkeley, CA — .
Against the national average, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA runs housing 95% above, utilities 73% above, groceries and goods 8% above and services 6% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 16% above |
| Housing | 95% above |
| Utilities | 73% above |
| Groceries and goods | 8% above |
| Services | 6% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Berkeley is $2,545 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,085.
California taxes wage income.
Other California hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Lb | Long Beach | 61 | $2,252 | 357 | $2,670 |
| University of California Irvine Medical Center | Orange | 60 | $2,511 | 397 | $2,870 |
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center | San Diego | 53 | $2,545 | 828 | $3,130 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 49 | $3,120 | 908 | $2,710 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage | 43 | $2,718 | 376 | $2,400 |
1 travel nurse review, 2.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 |
| Culture | 2.0 |
| Management | 1.0 |
| Safety | 2.0 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
Pros: Union so ratios exist. Free night parking.
Cons: Worst assignment I've had. Contracted ICU and ended up whole-house float pool on med-surg tele with no orientation. Contract said no floating my first 8 hours but they'd float me at 11pm anyway since …