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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Oakland, California
Highland Hospital

$2,317/week

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ER

Overview

Travel/Contract assignment in Oakland, California
13-week contract
Evening shift: 3x12 hours, 15:00–3:30
36 hours per week
Intermittent weekend coverage
No on-call
Expected to work 2 of 3 upcoming major holidays
Accepts first-time travelers

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in California
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
ED - Emergency Department (2 years of experience)
ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
2 years of Emergency Department experience (or 18 months from a like facility)
Experience working with Level 1 Trauma or Level 2 Trauma patients
Level I or II trauma experience
Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
IV vasopressor administration
Care of ventilated patients
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute

Preferred Qualifications

NIHSS
TNCC

Required Documents / Compliance

Driver’s license or state ID, or passport in lieu of driver’s license
Current resume including the last 7 years of employment
Past 3 years of employment verification
Background check
EPLS/GSA/SAM
HHS/OIG
Education verification
Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement
Photo for badge
Badge photo request form and agreement
Competencies
Physical exam
Fit mask
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
Negative TB or chest X-ray
TB questionnaire
Rubeola (Measles)
Mumps
Rubella
Hepatitis B
Varicella
Drug testing
Medical and employee information release form
Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation
Color blind exam

License

Current, unencumbered RN license

Facility

Highland Hospital

3.8rating(28 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Highland Hospital

Akuoma A

Med Surg (RN)

Jun '22 - Dec '22

5.0rating

Pros

Friendly

Cons

Heavy med surg floor

Review of Highland Hospital on Feb 9, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
380 beds

ADDRESS1411 East 31st StreetOakland, CA 94602

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About Oakland, CA

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.

Transportation

Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.

Demographics

Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.

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