Travel Contract

Registered Nurse – Wound Care
Oakland, California
Highland Hospital

$2,421-2,676/week
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Registered Nurse - Wound Care (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oakland, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Overview

  • Float to various inpatient units and Emergency Department as needed
  • On-call during critical events
  • Weekend shifts may be required during critical events
  • May assist physicians with bedside IND procedures and perform wound debridement as needed
  • Patient population includes all hospital inpatient units and ED

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in California
  • Wound Care experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
  • ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
  • WOCNEP or CWOCN certification
  • Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Additional Information

  • Accepts first-time travel nurses
  • One return-to-office request will be accepted
  • Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
  • Badge photo required (passport style, no filters)
  • Modules and competencies must be completed by 11:59pm PST on first day of contract; failure to complete within 14 days may result in termination
  • May be required to float to other units within the hospital system

Prior Travel Experience

  • Not required; first-time travelers accepted

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with wound care certification looking for a travel contract opportunity in California with a 13-week assignment.

Facility

Highland Hospital

3.9rating(28 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Highland Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

Friendly

Cons

Heavy med surg floor

Akuoma  A
Akuoma A
Med Surg (RN)
Jun '22 - Dec '22
Review of Highland Hospital on Feb 9, 2026
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Highland Hospital
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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 Wound Care 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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