jobs in Oakland, CA

Nursing Jobs in Oakland, CA

Staff Nurse II

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Essential Responsibilities: Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and…

Immediate CAREGIVER hiring for ten hour shifts

Right at Home Peninsula San Mateo, CA

$20.50 - $34.50 / hour

Right at Home - Peninsula is voted 2026 Best of Home Care: Employer of Choice, Provider of Choice Compensation : $20.50-$23.00/hour regular pay; $30.75-$34.50/hour overtime Hours : 9am to 7pm (or 8:30am to 6:30am) everyday. Flexibility in the number of days you can cover Rewarding & AMAZING Benefits: Medical, dental, vision benefits 401k with industry-leading employer match DAILY pay option with TapCheck (we normally pay biweekly) PAID training Overtime and holiday pay Paid sick leave We…

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare Pleasanton, CA

$21 - $26 / hour

Join Our Team of Exceptional Caregivers at SYNERGY HomeCare! - Call: 510. 398. 2273 - Submit: Submit name, phone number, email above. - Email: Send your resume to jobs47@synergyhomecare. com 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…

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Nurse Next Door San Mateo San Anselmo, CA

$20 - $24 / 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…

Full-time

6 days ago

Case Manager (RN) - Stanyan

UCSF Health San Francisco, CA

Job Description The Case Manager coordinates resources and services in response to individual patient’s needs and fiscal realities, performs utilization review activities and oversees coordination of complex discharge planning for assigned case load. The Case Manager is an active member of the interdisciplinary team contributing to team goal setting. The Case Manager acts as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments and participates in program development and quality…

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Nurse Next Door San Mateo Hillsborough, CA

$21 - $23 / hour

Pay- $21.00 to $23.00 Per Hour SHIFT AVAILABLE 10AM-2PM 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…

Nurse Practitioner - PREPARE Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic

UCSF Health San Francisco, CA

Job Description UCSF Pediatric PREPARE Clinic is seeking a motivated, experienced, and collaborative Nurse Practitioner II (NP II) to join our Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia team at Mission Bay. The NP II will provide comprehensive preoperative assessments and anesthesia readiness evaluations for pediatric patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures requiring anesthesia. Working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams, the NP II will help…

Full-time

1 week ago

Staff Nurse II, Skilled Nursing Facility

Sutter Health San Francisco, CA

$87.46 - $118.34 / hour

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies Position Overview: Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological,…

Outpatient

Full-time

1 week ago

Registered Nurse

DaVita Kidney Care Laurel Heights, CA

$46 - $64 / hour

Posting Date 10/26/2026 2700 Geary BlvdSuite A, San Francisco, California, 94118-3406, United States of America DaVita is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our outpatient dialysis team. In this role, you'll provide life-saving care to patients with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney conditions. No dialysis experience required—just a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. . Responsibilities: Deliver direct patient care in an outpatient dialysis setting Monitor patients, manage…

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Nurse Next Door San Mateo San Bruno, CA

$22 - $24 / hour

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare of Walnut Creek Pleasant Hill, 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 Case Manager

Anchor Health Daly City, CA

Are you looking for a workplace 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. Anchor Health is a unique organization that offers enhanced hospice services throughout San Mateo County. We are currently seeking an experienced hospice RN Case Manager to…

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Nurse Next Door San Mateo South San Francisco, CA

$22 - $24 / hour

Immediate Start Caregiver Position

Nurse Next Door San Mateo Daly City, CA

$23 - $24 / hour

Full-time

6 days ago

Registered Nurse - Vascular Access (PT .75, Day)

UCSF Health San Francisco, CA

Job Description Department Description The Vascular Access Specialty Team is comprised of registered nurses that provide service to adult inpatients at the Parnassus, Mount Zion, Stanyan and Hyde campuses. The VAST performs bedside procedures including insertion of midline catheters, peripherally inserted central lines (PICC) as well as ultrasound guided peripheral intravenous catheters (USPIV). Job Summary Under the direction of the Unit Director and Medical Director of the Vascular Access…

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare of Walnut Creek Vallejo, CA

$20 / hour

CNA

Full-time

1 week ago

CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center San Anselmo, CA

$24 - $26.50 / hour

A nursing assistant is responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. QUALIFICATIONS • Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant. • A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing…

Nurse Practitioner PD - Adult Infusion

UCSF Health San Francisco, CA

Job Description Interested in a dynamic, autonomous practice setting, working with a highly skilled and collaborative APP team? Consider joining our ambulatory care Cancer Center Infusion APP team. The Cancer Center Infusion APP team is responsible for overseeing and providing care for 50-75 patients per day (depending on the unit size) across five Infusion centers for Oncology and non-Oncology patients. Infusion APPs triage clinical concerns, such as acute treatment related symptoms, in real…

Full-time

1 week ago

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse - Swing Shift

DaVita Kidney Care Walnut Creek, CA

$45 - $62 / hour

Posting Date 10/26/2026 1515 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, California, 94596-5120, United States of America Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse - Swing Shift Covering hospitals in Antioch, Walnut Creek, and Concord, CA Swing shift begins 11am and shift typically is about 10 hours. Incoming Swing RN will also work Nocturnal On-Call potentially 1 night per week from 6pm-6am . **Prior dialysis experience/training required for this role** DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in a hospital…

Caring Overnight Caregiver

Right at Home Fremont, CA Newark, CA

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 Shifts Available: Flexible 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! Mileage reimbursement Weekly Paychecks Direct deposit…

Part-Time Caregiver – Dementia/Memory Care (4-Hour Shifts)

SYNERGY HomeCare San Mateo, CA

$26 / hour

Pay: $26/hour (Guide Program) Job Type: Part-Time | Flexible | Short Term Assignments Job Description: SYNERGY HomeCare of Silicon Valley, award winning company of "Provider of Choice" and "Employer of Choice", is seeking compassionate, dependable individuals to provide care for memory care/dementia patients in a supportive, home-based setting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for flexible, part-time work. Top caregiver pay for these Guide Program Assignments. Opportunity for…

CAREGIVER/ HOME CARE AIDE

Nurse Next Door San Mateo Millbrae, CA

$21 - $23 / hour

Pay- $21.00 to $23.00 Per Hour SHIFTS AVAILABLE 9AM-3PM 3PM-9PM 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…

Full-time

1 week ago

Registered Nurse (RN) Sub Acute

Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center Alameda, CA

$51 - $56 / hour

Registered Nurse (RN) Sub Acute is a licensed professional nurse directly under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. The RN Supervisor is to assist the planning, organizing, developing and directing of nursing service to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. Registered Nurse (RN) Sub Acute QUALIFICATIONS • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. • Current RN nursing licensure in the state of California. • At least one year of…

Be a Caregiver while in Nursing School

Right at Home Peninsula Redwood City, CA

$20.50 - $25 / hour

Right at Home is voted 2026 Best of Home Care: Employer of Choice, Provider of Choice Compensation : $20.50-25.00/hour Hours : 4 hour, 6 hour, 8 hour, and 10 hour Caregiver shifts. Part-time or Full-time. Weekend shifts available! Flexibility – We understand how difficult it can be to find a job that balances your time with school and other priorities. We’ll do our best to provide flexible options that work with your schedule. Rewarding & AMAZING Caregiver Benefits: 401k with industry-leading…

Overnight Caring Caregiver

Right at Home Fremont, CA San Leandro, CA

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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