Highland Hospital

Part of the Alameda Health System, Highland Hospital in Oakland, California is their flagship hospital with 236 beds. This facility boasts a renowned regional trauma center, excellent teaching and research programs, and advanced patient care. The services offered at this facility are numerous, not limited to adult immunology, cardiology, cancer care, dental surgery, dermatology, kidney care, and wound care. Highland Hospital workers went on strike in 2020, which successfully replaced the executive board. Be sure to check the reviews for this hospital to see what other travel nurses have to say about the recent improvements!


Located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland is the largest city in Alameda County. As a major West Coast port, shipping and cargo are major forces in the economy. If you’ve been feeling starved for diversity in your travel nursing journey, Oakland is one of the most ethnically diverse major cities in the country, with African Americans leading the way, followed by a vibrant Hispanic population and an Ethnic Asian population. Oakland is also the third-highest concentration of LGBTQ+ individuals in the U.S.. The city has experienced intense gentrification which has changed the face of many neighborhoods as big tech companies have moved into the area. Known as one of America’s most exciting cities and America’s Most Hipster city, Oakland provides a wide variety of arts and culture, from the Children’s Fairyland to Lake Merritt, and the Oakland Aviation Museum. Oakland has an average of 260 days of sun, with winters being cool and damp. For those travel nurses who seek outdoor adventure, Oakland is beautifully situated near the California redwoods. Find your place in this diverse, culturally rich city on your next travel nurse contract at Highland Hospital.