jobs in Oakland, CA

Nursing Jobs in Oakland, CA

Registered Nurse School Setting in Fremont, CA

$35.77 - $55.77 / hour

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students as you step into a rewarding contract opportunity working with schools as a Registered Nurse. This role is ideal for compassionate, adaptable professionals eager to promote student health and create a supportive learning environment. Located in the vibrant Fremont, CA area, you’ll collaborate with educators, families, and healthcare partners to ensure every student’s well-being remains a top priority. Preferred Qualifications & Experience:…

School

Contract

1 month ago

School Registered Nurse | San Mateo, California

Soliant Health San Mateo, CA

$35.77 - $55.77 / hour

Bring your expertise and passion for student health to a dynamic contract role in a school-based setting near San Mateo, CA. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN ready to play a meaningful role as an integral healthcare contributor within an educational community. You’ll collaborate with educators, students, and families to ensure a supportive and safe environment for learning. Qualifications & Experience: Active RN license in California required Previous experience as a school nurse…

RN On-Call Pediatrics

Anchor Health Pleasanton, CA

This is a Registered Nurse on-call position for our Pediatric Hospice Program in the East Bay Description Are you looking for a work place where you can make a genuine difference? Company Culture that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all? Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the EMPLOYEES who have chosen us as their work family. The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care…

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare of Walnut Creek Alamo, CA

$20 / hour

Experience the SYNERGY HomeCare difference, where we are united under one purpose, to bring wholehearted, life-energizing care to as many people as possible - on their own terms, in their own homes. And that starts with compassionate caregivers like YOU! When you join the SYNERGY HomeCare team, you will feel appreciated, recognized, and rewarded for the comforting, life-affirming care that comes right from your heart! Our promise to our clients is to bring the full support for fuller lives and…

RN On-Call Pediatrics

Anchor Health Concord, CA

Caregiver

Nurse Next Door San Mateo Atherton, CA

$20 - $22 / hour

Are you a compassionate caregiver who always wants to provide the best care possible? Do you love working with seniors for the purpose of Making Lives Better through Happier Aging? Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!!! Nurse Next Door is dedicated to delivering flexible, premium care options to help seniors stay at home because we know home is the safest place to be. Do you want a flexible work schedule…

Home Care Aide

Right at Home Fremont, CA San Leandro, CA

$19 - $20 / hour

Right at Home Fremont – Now Hiring Compassionate Caregivers Voted 2025 Best of Home Care: Employer of Choice & Provider of Choice Location: Fremont, Union City, Newark, and Hayward Compensation: $19–$20/hour Shifts Available: Flexible 4–10 hour day shifts Why Caregivers Love Working with Right at Home Fremont Overtime and holiday pay Paid sick leave Reimbursement for TB Test, LiveScan, and CA HCA Registration after 80 hours worked $500 Caregiver Referral Reward – get paid to bring friends!…

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare of Walnut Creek San Francisco, CA

$20 / hour

Caregiver/ Home Care Aide

Nurse Next Door San Mateo South San Francisco, CA

$21 - $22 / hour

Pay- $21.00 to $22.00 Per Hour Are you a compassionate caregiver who always wants to provide the best care possible? Do you love working with seniors for the purpose of Making Lives Better through Happier Aging? Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!!! Nurse Next Door is dedicated to delivering flexible, premium care options to help seniors stay at home because we know home is the safest place to be.…

Flexible Shifts for Caregiver

Right at Home Fremont, CA Union City, CA

$19 - $20 / hour

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Nurse Next Door San Mateo Belmont, CA

$20 - $21 / hour

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10:00 AM to 2:00PM Additional hours available if you have availabilty. Live Scan/ HCA is Must. Are you a compassionate caregiver who always wants to provide the best care possible? Do you love working with seniors for the purpose of Making Lives Better through Happier Aging? Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!!! Nurse Next Door is dedicated to delivering flexible, premium care options to…

Caregiver (Mandarin Speaking)

SYNERGY HomeCare Danville, CA

$20 - $22 / hour

Medical Assistant (Bayfront OHNS)

UCSF Health San Francisco, CA

Job Description JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Medical Assistant Supervisor, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients in the Bayfront Medical BuildingWork includes a variety of personal care and clinical procedures, including ensuring positive care outcomes. They will perform assigned patient care and laboratory procedures supporting the…

Alameda County In-Home Caregiver

Right at Home Alameda Castro Valley, CA

$20 - $22 / hour

RIGHT AT HOME , an award winning in-home care assistance agency is looking for caregivers to join our fantastic team. We care for client's in the Alameda County area. Our ideal candidates are compassionate, dedicated, and ready to provide assistance for elderly individuals within their homes. Want to join a company that truly makes a difference in the world? Then Right At Home is the place for you! Shifts: All hours and shifts available Pay: $20-$22 per hour We offer the following great benefits…

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Nurse Next Door San Mateo Daly City, CA

$21 - $24 / hour

Companion Care Weekend Caregiver

Right at Home Peninsula Foster City, CA

$20.50 - $23 / hour

Right at Home - Peninsula is voted 2026 Best of Home Care: Employer of Choice, Provider of Choice Caregiver Compensation :$20.50-23/hour Caregiver Hours : Eight hour shifts available in Foster City area on the Weekends. Rewarding & AMAZING Benefits for caregiver: 401k with industry-leading employer match Overtime and holiday pay Paid sick leave We reimburse our caregivers for TB Test, LiveScan Background Check, Registration with Department of Social Services after 80 hours worked $500 Caregiver…

Female Spanish-speaking Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Nurse Next Door San Mateo San Francisco, CA

$20 - $24 / hour

Caring Caregiver for Immediate Hire

Right at Home Fremont, CA Union City, CA

$19 - $20 / hour

Caregiver for Clients HCA# Required

SYNERGY HomeCare San Mateo, CA

$23 - $24 / hour

We are hiring Care Professionals with a heart for working with clients who have dementia. Experience is a plus, however we will train you. SYNERGY HomeCare offers: Competitive Pay Range based on experience and availability Weekly Pay/Direct deposit - GET PAID EVERY FRIDAY! 40 hours/year Sick Pay Paid orientation and ongoing training (including Dementia, Parkinson's, Cancer Programs) Time-and-a-half pay for SYNERGY Holidays flexible shifts close to your home Hiring for all shifts As a Caregiver…

Home Health

Full-time

1 month ago

Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN) (Wednesday-Sunday)

21st Century Home Health Services Concord, CA

$130,000 - $160,000 / year

At 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS) , we treat every patient with the same empathy, compassion, and understanding we would show our own family. With more than 600 employees, we are the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest-growing in the Bay Area. Today, we care for more than 4,000 patients across San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Sacramento, Marin and Sonoma. Our clinicians are…

Home Health

Full-time

1 month ago

Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN) (Wednesday-Sunday)

21st Century Home Health Services Pleasanton, CA

$130,000 - $160,000 / year

Caregiver

1 month ago

Clare Bridge Caregiver

Brookdale Senior Living Fremont, CA

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and…

Flexible Schedule for Caregiver

Right at Home Fremont, CA Newark, CA

$19 - $20 / hour

CAREGIVER/ HOME CARE AIDE

Nurse Next Door San Mateo San Mateo, CA

$20 - $24 / hour

Part time / full time Shifts Live Scan/ HCA is Must. Are you a compassionate caregiver who always wants to provide the best care possible? Do you love working with seniors for the purpose of Making Lives Better through Happier Aging? Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!!! Nurse Next Door is dedicated to delivering flexible, premium care options to help seniors stay at home because we know home is the…

Male Caregiver for Immediate Hire

Right at Home Fremont, CA Newark, CA

$19 - $20 / hour

If you’re in the market for nursing jobs in Oakland, CA, you’ll find opportunities across a wide range of healthcare settings, from major hospitals to specialty clinics. As part of the San Francisco Bay Area, the city offers some of the nation’s most competitive salaries. Beyond its strong career prospects, the region is known for its exceptional quality of life, with scenic waterfronts, redwood forests, tranquil wine plantations, and miles of picturesque hiking trails. It’s no surprise that Oakland continues to attract nurses from across the country.

Whether you’re seeking full-time, part-time, contract, or per diem opportunities, Oakland offers a variety of nursing opportunities to match your career goals and scheduling preferences. Keep reading to learn more about the local job market.

The greater Bay Area has an abundance of nursing opportunities beyond Oakland. Consider these nearby cities:

Quick Facts About Nursing Jobs in Oakland, CA

Is California a compact state? No. Learn more about the rules and regulations in the California Nurse Practice Act.
How much do nurses make in Oakland? This is a breakdown of average annual salaries in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, by license/certification:
- NP salary in Oakland: $215,430
- RN salary in Oakland: $176,900
- LVN salary in Oakland: $93,470
- CNA salary in Oakland: $56,700
Where can I learn more about nursing licenses in California? You can visit the CA Board of Registered Nursing or the CA Board of Vocational Nursing for current information; the California Department of Public Health oversees CNA credentials. Also, check out our articles on how to become an RN in CA and how to renew a nursing license in CA.

What to Know When Pursuing Oakland Nursing Jobs

With more than 443,000 people, Oakland has plenty of residents who need skilled nursing care. You can explore the latest open positions for your license type or certification:

Curious about the community you'll be caring for? Oakland's patient population is diverse in both age and background, making cultural competence an essential skill for healthcare professionals. Around 17% of the population is aged 65 and older, and 18% are under 18. Around 29% are Hispanic or Latino, 28% of residents are White, 18% are Black, 16% are Asian, and 7% are two or more races. Additionally, nearly 7% of people living in the Bay Area identify as LGBTQ+.

Working in Oakland

There have been major investments to establish Oakland as a leader in healthcare innovation, which is great news for job seekers. The area is flush with prominent hospitals, medical systems, and other facilities. Check out the latest jobs at some of these excellent healthcare employers:

There are many other places for nursing jobs in Oakland and the surrounding areas. The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACHPD) manages clinics and supports a division of public health nursing that provides a myriad of services. You can also search for positions at the many skilled nursing facilities in Oakland.

Specialty Nursing Jobs: Oakland, CA

Oakland's healthcare market supports a wide variety of nursing specialties, making it easy to find opportunities that align with your expertise and interests:

Living in Oakland, CA

If you’ve looked at a California map, you know Oakland is huge. It’s almost twice the size of San Francisco, with 78 square miles of space and 18 distinct neighborhoods. From the eclectic and laid-back Downtown to the bustling Grand Lake, filled with shopping and restaurants, there is something and somewhere for everyone in Oakland.

The city is known for its wide variety of restaurants and local food. Chinatown is the place to get an Oaklander’s favorite dim sum. You can be tame and order it with shrimp dumplings, or get in touch with your adventurous side and order chicken feet. Did you know the chicken-and-waffle craze started in Oakland? You’ll find it on many restaurant menus. Animal-free food lovers have developed the Oakland Vegan Trail, with more than 20 places to stop in for a bite.

The museums and galleries in Oakland are as diverse as the population. Some standouts include the Oakland Museum of California, which features California's art, history, and science. The African American Museum and Library has permanent installations and traveling exhibits highlighting art, history, and culture. The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment, which includes the Video Game Museum, will amuse the kids as well as the adults.

Suppose you want to get out of Oakland for a day trip. Just head east to the Redwood National Park to see the towering redwood trees and other flora and fauna. Jump onto a ferry to cross the Bay to visit San Francisco and spend a day or a week exploring.

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