Travel NICU Jobs in California
Travel NICU professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. Openings are distributed across 6 cities in California, with no single market area accounting for more than a third of positions. Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 2 day, 10 night.
Pay Range
Based on 12 current NICU assignments in California.
The $1,178 weekly spread between the lowest and highest-paying NICU assignments in California reflects differences in shift timing, facility acuity, and geographic location. Night-shift assignments pay roughly $126 more per week than day shifts, reflecting the standard off-hours differential. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,400 per week for housing and meals, plus a taxable hourly base rate averaging $30/hr.
Cities with Openings
Licensing & Credential Requirements
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel NICU positions. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual California RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the California Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
All NICU Jobs in California
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICU | Salinas, CA | $3,416/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| NICU | Bakersfield, CA | $2,940/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| NICU | Oxnard, CA | $2,821/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Apple Valley, CA | $2,555/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Apple Valley, CA | $2,555/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Apple Valley, CA | $2,555/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Bakersfield, CA | $2,429/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Bakersfield, CA | $2,429/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| NICU | Bakersfield, CA | $2,429/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| NICU | Los Angeles, CA | $2,340/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Los Angeles, CA | $2,340/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | San Luis Obispo, CA | $2,238/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
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