Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA

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Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,638/week

The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,638 per week. This is 5% lower than the California average of $2,772.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,638/week

Santa Cruz, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,772/week

California

20% higher than the US average.

$2,231/week

United States

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

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Salinas, California

$3,160/week

This is 26% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,336.

Palo Alto, California

$2,891/week

This is 19% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,336.

San Leandro, California

$2,834/week

This is 18% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,336.

Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?

Santa Clara, California pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,326 per week, followed by Roseville, California ($3,316) and San Leandro, California ($3,307). San Leandro, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,882. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,638 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 26% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California	$3,326	$3,421
Roseville, California	$3,316	$3,752
San Leandro, California	$3,307	$3,882
Santa Rosa, California	$3,303	$3,510
Vallejo, California	$3,300	$3,718
Vacaville, California	$3,279	$3,442
Walnut Creek, California	$3,251	$3,251
Glendale, California	$3,162	$3,488
Loma Linda, California	$3,119	$3,570

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Santa Cruz?

First Connect Health pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,781 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,766) and Medlivo ($2,683). First Connect Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,786. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,638 per week — First Connect Health pays 5% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
First Connect Health	$2,781	$2,786
Host Healthcare	$2,766	$2,766
Medlivo	$2,683	$2,683
Medical Solutions	$2,657	$2,657
Anders Group	$2,441	$2,441
Triage Staffing	$2,431	$2,431
TotalMed RN	$2,421	$2,421

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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