Alta Bates in Oakland vs Berkeley

[Underthemoonicp6]

Alta Bates is posting in both Oakland and Berkeley. They're only about 10 minutes away from each other. Does anyone have any feedback on one or the other? I work ICU.

[NedRN]

I've wondered the same thing. I often hear about the floating every four hours issue and also wonder if it only affects the floor and tele or ICU too.

[nursetoday77]

Hello Underthemoonicp6, for traveler reviews of various hospitals state to state, you can try the website Travel Nursing Central; www.travelnursingcentral.com. Here you will find nurse traveler reviews of hospitals, travel agencies/recruiters, and other related travel nursing information. I am sure Alta Bates, both locations have been reviewed and rated on this site. Hope this helps.

[ParalyticAgent]

When I interviewed with the manager of the ER at Alta Bates Berkeley, I told her I've never worked inpatient and I feel uncomfortable floating. She assured me that ER doesn't float, which seems to be consistent with other hospitals.

I'll get some info on other units when I start and report back to you all!

[catholicrn]

I have worked both. I work in ICU. Please feel free to read what I have posted about Berk. I was there the whole summer. I've also done 3 contracts at Summit (Oakland). Feel free to PM me with specific questions if you want :)

[NedRN]

I have worked both. I work in ICU. Please feel free to read what I have posted about Berk. I was there the whole summer.

Can you paste or link what you wrote? Did you have to float at either facility?

[catholicrn]

Sorry just now seeing this...if you pull up anything on here about Alta Bates, you'll find my previous post about the floating. Yes, I floated at both. Heavy floating at AB, not so much at Summit but I hear they float a ton too. I imagine it fluctuates a bit with regard to census and how much staff they have at any given time.