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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, September 28th 2026, the average hourly Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salary in California is $51 per hour but can pay up to $51 per hour.

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California NICU Nurse Jobs

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

Staff Position

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

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
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$51-82/hour

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Pittsfield, MA
LanceSoft
4x12 hrs, Evenings

$4,800/week

Evenings

4x12

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Posted 10 days ago

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Pittsfield, MA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

$4,554/week

Days

4x12

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Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Roseville, CA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$3,768/week

Days

3x12

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Posted 4 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Vallejo, CA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,710/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

San Francisco, CA
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$9,100/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

San Francisco, CA
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$7,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

San Francisco, CA
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$7,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

Medford, OR
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$6,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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California NICU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average NICU Nurse Salary

$80.97/hour

The average salary for a NICU Nurse in California is $80.97 per hour. This is 36% higher than the US average of $51.84.

Last updated on April 15, 2026. 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 Monday, September 28th 2026, Vivian has 46 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $77 per hour on average, and up to $92 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, September 28th 2026, Vivian has 391 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,842 per hour on average, and up to $3,768 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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