Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$3,196/week

The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Walnut Creek, CA is $3,196 per week. This is 13% higher than the California average of $2,779.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Walnut Creek, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,196/week

Walnut Creek, CA

31% higher than the US average.

$2,779/week

California

21% higher than the US average.

$2,201/week

United States

How Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Walnut Creek Compare to Other Cities

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Oakland, California

$2,983/week

This is 1% higher than the Walnut Creek average of $2,946.

San Leandro, California

$2,997/week

This is 2% higher than the Walnut Creek average of $2,946.

Vallejo, California

$3,037/week

This is 3% higher than the Walnut Creek average of $2,946.

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 $3,356 per week, followed by San Jose, California ($3,320) and Modesto, California ($3,307). Roseville, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,768. For comparison, the Walnut Creek, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $3,196 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$3,356$3,421
San Jose, California$3,320$3,334
Modesto, California$3,307$3,537
Vallejo, California$3,305$3,710
Roseville, California$3,300$3,768
San Leandro, California$3,288$3,600
Oakland, California$3,230$3,433
Walnut Creek, California$3,196$3,251
Downey, California$3,099$3,261
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Walnut Creek?

Medical Solutions pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,251 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($3,211) and AMN Healthcare Nursing ($3,207). For comparison, the Walnut Creek, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $3,196 per week — Medical Solutions pays 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medical Solutions$3,251$3,251
Nightingale Nurses$3,211$3,211
AMN Healthcare Nursing$3,207$3,207
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,196$3,196
Cross Country Nurses$3,125$3,125

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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