NICU RN in Oakland, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $3,116/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $86.56
- Weekly
- $3,116
- Yearly (full-time)
- $162,032
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $86.56/hour — 28% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,041 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 82 of them in Oakland.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.03/hour across 357 jobs).
Job description
Join a challenging yet rewarding NICU contract that offers a chance to work with some of the most vulnerable newborns in a supportive setting. This assignment involves providing specialized neonatal care during 12-hour night shifts over a 13-week period. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that values expertise and compassion, with the chance to experience a unique, fast-paced environment focused solely on neonatal intensive care. Expect to engage in advanced procedures and collaborate closely with experienced staff, all while making a real difference in the lives of tiny patients.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Oakland, CA
Shift: 12-hour night shifts
Duration: 13 weeks, approximately 36 hours per week
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