How much do staff NICU Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, December 28th 2025, the average hourly Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salary in California is $54 per hour but can pay up to $60 per hour.

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California NICU Nurse Jobs

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View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Staff Position

Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$60-90/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
3x12 hrs

$51-82/hour

3x12

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Adventist Health
Los Angeles, CA

$51-70/hour

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Posted 11 days ago

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Scottsbluff, NE
LeaderStat
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,923/week

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 10 days ago

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

Grand Blanc, MI
Medical Solutions
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,908/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Scottsbluff, NE
Ethos Medical Staffing
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,889/week

Days

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 9 days ago

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Scottsbluff, NE
LanceSoft
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,794/week

Nights

4x12

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Posted 10 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse Director RN - Home Health

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse Director RN - Home Health

Santa Barbara, CA
Jobot
5x8 hrs, Days

$5,750/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Interventional Radiology RN

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN

Bronx, NY
Solomon Page
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,754/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

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Interventional Radiology RN

Bronx, NY
Solomon Page
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,754/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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View job details for Interventional Radiology RN

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN

West Bronx, NY
Uniti Med
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,744/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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California NICU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average NICU Nurse Salary

$76.12/hour

The average salary for a NICU Nurse in California is $76.12 per hour. This is 44% higher than the US average of $42.31.

Last updated on November 12, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California NICU Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 11 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 per hour on average, and up to $86 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 127 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,469 per hour on average, and up to $3,636 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a NICU Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's NICU Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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