Searching for NICU travel nursing jobs? Traveling neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses provide highly-specialized care for newborns in hospitals across the country. Thanks to AMN Healthcare’s extensive connections with healthcare employers and our exclusive contracts, our recruiters can help you find the ideal NICU RN job.
We offer an extensive selection of high paying NICU travel nurse jobs at top performing healthcare facilities. Choose from a strong network of healthcare partners across the nation including:
AMN Healthcare simplifies your job search by listing the top paying NICU nurse travel jobs in great cities throughout the United States. Live and work where you want to. Find exclusive travel nursing jobs in beautiful cities including:
NICU departments desperately need travel nurses that meet all of the necessary travel nursing requirements. As a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nurse, you can earn up to $3,330 per week.
Check out the current highest paying NICU travel nurse job in California: This Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care position earns $3,330 per week, with a start date of February 3, 2025. This assignment is located in Harbor City.
Our travel nurse jobs include a housing stipend and a personal housing account executive will ensure your housing preferences are met and you are happy before moving. For more details about salary, contact a recruiter or check here for a few nurse travel jobs that are starting the soonest and apply today:
Here are some of the best NICU travel nursing jobs that start soon. Don't miss out on the opportunities below, contact your recruiter today!
| Start Date | Weekly Salary | Cities with Highest Paying Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | $1,917 - $2,113 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care in Glendale, AZ |
| January 20, 2025 | $1,807 - $1,992 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care in Richmond, VA |
| January 21, 2025 | $2,214 - $2,440 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care in Bakersfield, CA |
| January 21, 2025 | $2,214 - $2,440 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care in Bakersfield, CA |
| January 27, 2025 | $2,247 - $2,476 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care in Phoenix, AZ |
*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.
Each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements. However, healthcare systems prefer nurses to have at least one year of experience in a clinical setting under their belt to be considered for a position.
Find nursing license information for all 50 states including:
Yes! That is one of the benefits of travel nursing. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off of working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by AMN Healthcare, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact your recruiter.
A NICU nurse can make an average of $2,187 per week in the US, but every state is very different.
The top paying nurse positions currently include jobs like:
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Neonatal intensive care unit nurses are essential members of intensive care units within hospitals and healthcare facilities. NICU nurses provide critical care to premature and sick newborns. NICU nursing job duties include monitoring infants’ vital signs, providing nutrients and medication and working with physicians on treatment plans.
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