Average Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$3,099/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in California is $3,099 per week. This is 20% higher than the US average of $2,490.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on 288 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$3,099/week

California

20% higher than the US average.

$2,490/week

United States

Average Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses?

Santa Clara, California pays Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,501 per week, followed by Roseville, California ($3,477) and Downey, California ($3,391). Santa Clara, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,912. For comparison, the California average for Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses is $3,099 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 13% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$3,501$3,912
Roseville, California$3,477$3,672
Downey, California$3,391$3,780
Madera, California$3,225$3,647
Loma Linda, California$3,027$3,345
Oakland, California$3,018$3,856
Palo Alto, California$3,001$3,152
Walnut Creek, California$2,912$2,912
Bakersfield, California$2,812$3,083
How does the pay for Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Arizona pays Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,562 per week, followed by Oregon ($2,553) and Colorado ($2,365). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,663. For comparison, the California average for Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses is $3,099 per week — Arizona pays 17% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arizona$2,562$3,056
Oregon$2,553$2,784
Colorado$2,365$3,090
Idaho$2,359$2,563
Montana$2,282$2,700
Texas$1,957$3,663
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse jobs in California?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,912 per week, followed by Secure Nursing Service LLC ($3,818) and OneStaff Medical ($3,770). For comparison, the California average for Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses is $3,099 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,912$3,912
Secure Nursing Service LLC$3,818$3,856
OneStaff Medical$3,770$3,770
LanceSoft$3,681$3,800
Medlivo$3,562$3,708
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,473$3,493
Pulse Healthcare Services$3,465$3,465
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$3,463$3,542
Soliant Health$3,459$3,459
Solomon Page$3,452$3,694

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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