City of Berkeley, CA
Hiring nurses in Berkeley, CA
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 12, 2026Sources
The short version
Concrete pay, unit, scheduling, and benefits details are not in the current facts, so you will want to confirm those directly when you apply. What you can plan around is the place itself.
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
The hard parts
Berkeley and Oakland rents are very high, and neither Hercules nor Concord is described as a great commute, so housing and drive time will shape your days as much as the job itself.
Berkeley/Oakland rents very high (roughly $3500+ for a 1-bed)
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
Hercules and Concord commutes described as long and often congested, not great
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
California is not a compact-license state
Employer research, Aug 12, 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?
Roles from City of Berkeley, CA
Supervising Public Health Nurse
$159,000–$187,000/year
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- ci.berkeley.ca.us
Employer website
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