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 $2,623 but can pay up to $3,900 per week.

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NICU RN

Riverside, CA
Care Team Solutions
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,496/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

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NICU Registered Nurse

Berkeley, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,495/week

Nights

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Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

Berkeley, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,495/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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NICU Registered Nurse

Burlingame, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,495/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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NICU Registered Nurse

Burlingame, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,495/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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NICU Registered Nurse

Castro Valley, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,495/week

Days

3x12

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NICU RN

Riverside, CA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

$2,495/week

3x12

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NICU Registered Nurse

Bakersfield, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,495/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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NICU RN

Riverside, CA
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,493/week

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Riverside, CA
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,493/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Lynwood, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,492/week

Nights

3x12

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NICU Registered Nurse

Eureka, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,485/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 8 days ago

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Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

Riverside, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,485/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 13 days ago

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Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

Riverside, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,485/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 13 days ago

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NICU RN

Berkeley, CA
Meda Health
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,485/week

Days

3x12

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NICU RN

Berkeley, CA
Meda Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,485/week

Nights

3x12

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NICU RN

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

$2,483/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 9 days ago

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NICU RN

Oakland, CA
Solomon Page
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,480/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 2 days ago

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NICU RN

Apple Valley, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,475/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

NICU RN

Riverside, CA
Stability Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,473/week

Nights

3x12

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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 (42 jobs), Triage Staffing (38 jobs), and Cross Country Nurses (36 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 71 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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