Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,078/week

The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Texas is $2,078 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,283.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 884 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$2,078/week

Texas

10% lower than the US average.

$2,283/week

United States

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

Edinburg, Texas pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,572 per week, followed by Odessa, Texas ($2,421) and Lubbock, Texas ($2,232). Edinburg, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,677. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,078 per week — Edinburg, Texas pays 72% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Edinburg, Texas$3,572$3,677
Odessa, Texas$2,421$2,721
Lubbock, Texas$2,232$3,217
Lewisville, Texas$2,184$2,291
Plano, Texas$2,171$3,660
Frisco, Texas$2,166$2,361
Mckinney, Texas$2,157$2,676
Lufkin, Texas$2,143$2,875
How does the pay for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,585 per week, followed by Arkansas ($2,406) and Arizona ($2,330). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,696. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,078 per week — Nebraska pays 24% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,585$2,862
Arkansas$2,406$2,710
Arizona$2,330$2,837
Oklahoma$2,259$2,768
New Mexico$2,236$2,653
Kansas$2,182$3,696
Colorado$2,110$2,665
Mississippi$2,065$2,567
Missouri$2,065$2,462
Louisiana$2,013$3,099
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Texas?

Cuready Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,387 per week, followed by Modern Healthcare Solutions ($3,165) and TLC Nursing ($3,048). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,078 per week — Cuready Healthcare Staffing pays 63% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cuready Healthcare Staffing$3,387$3,387
Modern Healthcare Solutions$3,165$3,165
TLC Nursing$3,048$3,048
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$2,900$2,900
Advantage Staffing Services$2,880$2,880
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,794$2,794
Bestica$2,531$3,145
Resource Logistics Inc$2,506$2,506
Patterns Hiring$2,502$2,502
Trusted Talent$2,496$2,496

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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