Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$2,537/week
The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in California is $2,537 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $2,282.
Last updated on December 29, 2025. Based on 196 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,537/week
California
10% higher than the US average.
$2,282/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, California | $3,470 | $3,470 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,390 | $3,428 |
| San Leandro, California | $3,305 | $3,423 |
| Palo Alto, California | $3,080 | $3,080 |
| Monterey, California | $2,989 | $2,989 |
| Santa Rosa, California | $2,930 | $3,636 |
How does the pay for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $2,461 | $3,066 |
| Oregon | $2,275 | $2,506 |
| Washington | $2,165 | $2,488 |
| Colorado | $2,038 | $2,576 |
| Arizona | $1,978 | $2,689 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Olaro | $3,423 | $3,423 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $3,173 | $3,204 |
| MedSource LLC | $3,080 | $3,080 |
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $3,063 | $3,636 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $3,037 | $3,157 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,957 | $3,428 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,909 | $3,410 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,870 | $2,870 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,783 | $2,792 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $2,764 | $2,891 |
Last updated on December 29, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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