Hospitals in Oakland, CA
3 facilities hiring travelers, 22 openings. Advertised pay sits 1% under the California median; a two-bedroom runs $2,340 a month at HUD fair market rent, 2% under San Leandro's.
- Facilities hiring
- 3
- Openings
- 22
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,724
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $2,340
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Facilities
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
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 Oakland is $2,340 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,920.
California taxes wage income.
Against San Leandro, a two-bedroom here runs 2% lower ($2,340 against $2,380).
Housing on CircleRN
90 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Oakland's hospitals.
- Lake Merritt apartment — $2,400 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 0.7 mi
- Private Room in Historic Vcitorian Mansion 8000 sqft — $1,350 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.6 mi
- Private Suite with Kitchen & Bath, Heart of North Oakland — $2,400 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.6 mi
- Emeryville Marina Tranquil Studio-Condo With Best Amenities — $2,700 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.3 mi
- Oakland Hills — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.3 mi
- Safe and convenient location close to Oakland and San Feancisco — $1,800 a month, 1 bed, about 6.2 mi
- Unique Oakland Hills 2 Bedroom Home! — $3,400 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 7.1 mi
- Quiet Room in Gated Community with Yard Access — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.2 mi
- Cute and Cozy:2BR Near Kaiser Richmond. Secure Parking. Fast Wi-Fi — $3,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 8.7 mi
- Cozy bedroom with own bathroom — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 9.2 mi
- 2 Bed | 2 Bath Pacific Heights Condo w/ Parking... 2 Blocks from UCSF & Kaiser — $6,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 10.3 mi
- Quiet Point Richmond Stay • Ferry to SF • Near Trails & Coffee Shops — $1,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 10.6 mi
Common questions
- Which Oakland hospital hires travelers most?
- Highland Hospital, with 18 of the city's 22 openings and 232 beds. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is second at 2. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a California license to work in Oakland?
- California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- How does Oakland compare with San Leandro?
- Oakland's median advertised rate is $2,724 a week against $2,926 in San Leandro; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,340 in Oakland and $2,380 in San Leandro. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Oakland?
- Yes: 90 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does California tax travel nurse pay?
- California taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Oakland, CA?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Oakland, CA on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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