From 2 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 5, 2026Sources
The short version
Cardea Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to connecting marginalized populations to clinical care and supportive services.
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
Cardea Health offers employer-supported medical insurance and retirement plans.
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The hard parts
Salary ranges appear below Bay Area market rates (e.g., Chief of Staff listed at $60,000-$80,000/year in San Francisco)
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Some positions offer no remote work option
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Small nonprofit structure may limit career advancement pathways compared to larger health systems
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Fremont, CA
Set beneath Mission Peak, Fremont balances historic Niles charm and quiet neighborhoods near major East Bay hospitals. With living costs about 16% above the national average, nurses trade chaotic city sprawl for post-shift strolls around Lake Elizabeth, renowned Afghan dining along Fremont Boulevard, and effortless BART connections across Silicon Valley and the wider Bay.
Browse roles in Fremont- Metro price level · Fremont area
- 16% above the national average
- BEA index 115.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,933/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $181,506/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which units are hiring?
Rehab (1) and transitional housing (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to CARDEA HEALTH, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from CARDEA HEALTH
Sources
- cardeahealth.org
Employer website
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