Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Oakland, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,966/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Oakland, CA is $2,966 per week. This is 14% higher than the California average of $2,554.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 696 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Oakland, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,966/week
Oakland, CA
26% higher than the US average.
$2,554/week
California
14% higher than the US average.
$2,199/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Oakland Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Oakland Compare to Other Cities
San Leandro, California
$2,997/week
This is 1% higher than the Oakland average of $2,966.
San Francisco, California
$2,669/week
This is 11% lower than the Oakland average of $2,966.
Santa Rosa, California
$2,816/week
This is 5% lower than the Oakland average of $2,966.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Oakland?
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Oakland, CA, averaging $3,230 per week, followed by PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care ($3,221) and NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care ($3,221). PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,816. For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,966 per week — PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care earns 9% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | $3,230 | $3,816 |
| PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $3,221 | $3,221 |
| NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care | $3,221 | $3,433 |
| Labor and Delivery | $3,205 | $3,700 |
| Case Management | $2,964 | $3,208 |
| Acute Care Case Management | $2,930 | $3,028 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Oakland?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $4,008 per week, followed by Express Healthcare Staffing Travel ($4,000) and Secure Nursing Service LLC ($3,759). For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,966 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 35% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $4,008 | $4,008 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Travel | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Secure Nursing Service LLC | $3,759 | $3,759 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $3,620 | $3,620 |
| Genie Healthcare | $3,594 | $3,816 |
| LanceSoft | $3,492 | $3,700 |
| Synergy Medical Staffing | $3,491 | $3,491 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $3,478 | $3,542 |
| MediPro | $3,478 | $3,478 |
| Soliant Health | $3,459 | $3,459 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Labor and Delivery RN
- Oakland, California
- Highland Hospital
- Prime Staffing and 1 other
UP TO $3,528/wk
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
- Oakland, California
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
- TotalMed RN and 5 others
UP TO $3,135/wk
Estimated pay packageCase Manager RN
- Oakland, California
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
- Meda Health and 7 others
UP TO $3,048/wk
Estimated pay packagePICU RN
- Oakland, California
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
- Stability Healthcare and 13 others
UP TO $2,805/wk
Estimated pay packageOB/GYN RN
- Oakland, California
- Highland Hospital
- Stability Healthcare and 4 others
UP TO $2,704/wk
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