Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,735/week

The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,735 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,753.

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Based on 101 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,735/week

Bakersfield, CA

18% higher than the US average.

$2,753/week

California

18% higher than the US average.

$2,248/week

United States

How Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Oxnard, California

$2,386/week

This is 13% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,708.

Santa Maria, California

$3,045/week

This is 11% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,708.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,564/week

This is 6% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,708.

Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?

San Leandro, California pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,359 per week, followed by Roseville, California ($3,307) and Vallejo, California ($3,289). San Leandro, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,700. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,735 per week — San Leandro, California pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Leandro, California$3,359$3,700
Roseville, California$3,307$3,512
Vallejo, California$3,289$3,700
Anaheim, California$3,172$3,267
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,603 per week, followed by Meda Health ($3,582) and MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($3,234). Meda Health has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $6,622. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,735 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,603$3,603
Meda Health$3,582$6,622
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$3,234$3,613
Bestica$3,138$3,828
Fastaff Travel Nursing$3,106$3,723
Medical Talent$2,926$3,514
Care Career$2,863$2,863
Anders Group$2,832$2,832
Voca Healthcare$2,776$2,817
First Connect Health$2,754$3,738

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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