What is the average weekly salary for a Travel NICU Registered Nurse?

The average pay for Travel NICU Registered Nurse is $2,181. Depending on location, specialty and other factors, pay ranges from $1,487 to $4,006 for Travel NICU Registered Nurse .

What factors influence Travel NICU Registered Nurse weekly pay?

A variety of factors impact pay, including your specialty and location. Assignments with rapid start dates or in hard-to-fill locations often pay more.

Does location impact Travel NICU Registered Nurse salary?

Yes, location plays a role in how much travel nurses make. States with higher costs of living or bigger staffing shortages tend to offer higher pay. When you log in to your Aya account and search jobs, you can easily sort by pay to find our highest-paying opportunities.

Are housing and travel expenses included in the listed salary?

Travel NICU Registered Nurse weekly pay listed on our site includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements. Your recruiter can provide details on the pay breakdown for the specific job youu2019re interested in.

How can I maximize my earning potential as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse?

When it comes to earning higher pay, flexibility is key — especially with location. Aya makes it easy to find the highest-paying jobs. Log in and find your perfect match today.

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Average weekly pay for NICU travel nurses

$2,181 /week

Range: $1,487-$4,006 per week

Pay listed above is based on 53 open NICU travel nurse jobs with 3x12 shifts as of 12/23/25. Travel pay includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Top 5 highest-paying travel NICU jobs

Profession	Specialty	Location	Salary
Registered Nurse	NICU	New York	$3670.72 to $4006.24 weekly	Apply
Registered Nurse	NICU	New York	$3670.72 to $4006.24 weekly	Apply
Registered Nurse	NICU	California	$2594.00 to $2824.00 weekly	Apply
Registered Nurse	NICU	Massachusetts	$2589.32 to $2779.40 weekly	Apply
Registered Nurse	NICU	Massachusetts	$2589.32 to $2779.40 weekly	Apply

Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

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Travel nurse frequently asked questions

What is the average weekly salary for a Travel NICU Registered Nurse?: The average pay for Travel NICU Registered Nurse is $2,181. Depending on location, specialty and other factors, pay ranges from $1,487 to $4,006 for Travel NICU Registered Nurse.
What factors influence Travel NICU Registered Nurse weekly pay?: A variety of factors impact pay, including your specialty and location. Assignments with rapid start dates or in hard-to-fill locations often pay more.
Does location impact Travel NICU Registered Nurse salary?: Yes, location plays a role in how much travel nurses make. States with higher costs of living or bigger staffing shortages tend to offer higher pay. When you log in to your Aya account and search jobs, you can easily sort by pay to find our highest-paying opportunities.
Are housing and travel expenses included in the listed salary?: Travel NICU Registered Nurse weekly pay listed on our site includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements. Your recruiter can provide details on the pay breakdown for the specific job you’re interested in.
How can I maximize my earning potential as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse?: When it comes to earning higher pay, flexibility is key — especially with location. Aya makes it easy to find the highest-paying jobs. Log in and find your perfect match today.

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