How much do travel Travel NICU Nurse jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, November 13th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in California is $2,625 but can pay up to $3,900 per week.

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NICU RN

Riverside, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,552/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Riverside, CA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,552/week

Nights

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Riverside, CA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,552/week

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3x12

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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Apple Valley, CA
Triage Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,544/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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Travel Contract

NICU Charge Nurse

Lynwood, CA
GetMed Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,543/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Santa Maria, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,541/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Santa Maria, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,541/week

Days

3x12

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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Los Angeles, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,541/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Oxnard, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,541/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Apple Valley, CA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

$2,540/week

3x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

San Luis Obispo, CA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

$2,540/week

3x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Riverside, CA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,540/week

3x12

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Posted 10 days ago

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

San Bernardino, CA
Nightingale Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,540/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Eureka, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,537/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 8 days ago

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Berkeley, CA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,534/week

Days

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Berkeley, CA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,534/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Burlingame, CA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,534/week

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Burlingame, CA
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,534/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Apple Valley, CA
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,534/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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NICU RN

Apple Valley, CA
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,534/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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California Travel NICU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel NICU Nurse Salary

$2,674/week

The average salary for a NICU Nurse in California is $2,674 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $2,397.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 1,279 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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California Travel NICU Nurse Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel NICU Nurse jobs in California?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel NICU Nurse jobs in California are TotalMed RN (41 jobs), Triage Staffing (36 jobs), and AMN Healthcare Nursing (35 jobs).

What hospitals in California currently have the most travel Travel NICU Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel NICU Nurse jobs in California are Riverside Community Hospital (45 jobs), Saint Joseph Hospital (36 jobs), and Marian Regional Medical Center (35 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, November 13th 2026, Vivian has 5 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $85 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $105 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, November 13th 2026, Vivian has 68 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average, and up to $91 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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

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

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