California NICU highest-pay market

NICU Travel Nurse Jobs Paying $3,000+/Week in California

Compare current direct NICU postings across California. Qualification uses advertised maximum weekly pay, while scheduled hours and package details still matter; the rest of the current statewide market appears below.

Direct job access and facility relationships

Mullet shows agencies connected to current California NICU postings, facility relationships, advertised pay, and posting recency. Access signals do not guarantee placement or availability.

Market brief

Mullet currently shows 10 current NICU postings at or above $3,000/week in California, plus 38 other current NICU postings.

Current snapshot

$3,000+ jobs10
All active NICU jobs48
Facilities24

Highest advertised pay first

California NICU jobs paying $3,000 or more per week

These direct NICU postings advertise a maximum weekly pay of at least $3,000.

All 10 currently listed $3,000+ jobs report 36 hours/week.

40-hour comparison: approximately $3,575–$330,840/week.

Advertised weekly totals remain the qualifying pay.

Stability Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Kern Medical Center - Bakersfield, California

Up to $297,754 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $330,840/wk at 40 hrs

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12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Oct 16, 2026

Aequor

NICU Travel RN

Kern Medical Center - Bakersfield, California

Up to $237,152 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $263,500/wk at 40 hrs

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12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Oct 15, 2026

AMN Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center - San Leandro, California

Up to $3,297 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,665/wk at 40 hrs

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Openings

3 openings

Updated

Oct 17, 2026

AMN Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center - San Leandro, California

Up to $3,297 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,665/wk at 40 hrs

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Shift

12hr Days

Hours per Week

36 hours

Openings

3 openings

Updated

Oct 17, 2026

AMN Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Oakland - Oakland, California

Up to $3,297 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,665/wk at 40 hrs

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Oct 17, 2026

AMN Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center - Roseville, California

Up to $3,253 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,615/wk at 40 hrs

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Openings

4 openings

Updated

Oct 17, 2026

AMN Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center - Roseville, California

Up to $3,253 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,615/wk at 40 hrs

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Shift

12hr Days

Hours per Week

36 hours

Openings

4 openings

Updated

Oct 17, 2026

AMN Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center - Vallejo, California

Up to $3,238 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,600/wk at 40 hrs

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Openings

3 openings

Updated

Oct 17, 2026

AMN Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center - Vacaville, California

Up to $3,238 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,600/wk at 40 hrs

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Shift

12hr Days

Hours per Week

36 hours

Openings

2 openings

Updated

Oct 17, 2026

AMN Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Modesto Medical Center - Modesto, California

Up to $3,217 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,575/wk at 40 hrs

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Oct 17, 2026

Statewide facility evidence

Facility hiring snapshot

See which California facilities are hiring for current NICU travel jobs across every advertised pay level.

48 active job postings

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The rest of the statewide market

More NICU jobs in California

These are the remaining direct NICU postings Mullet observed across California, including jobs with lower or unreported pay.

Aya Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego - San Diego, California

Up to $2,914 /wk

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Openings

6 openings

Updated

Oct 12, 2026

Aya Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego - San Diego, California

Up to $2,914 /wk

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Openings

5 openings

Updated

Oct 9, 2026

Aequor

NICU Travel RN

Sharp Memorial Hospital - San Diego, California

Up to $2,894 /wk

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Oct 14, 2026

Aequor

NICU Travel RN

Sharp Memorial Hospital - San Diego, California

Up to $2,894 /wk

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Oct 12, 2026

Aequor

NICU Travel RN

Riverside University Health System - Medical Center - Moreno Valley, California

Up to $2,818 /wk

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Shift

12hr Days

Hours per Week

36 hours

Openings

2 openings

Updated

Oct 12, 2026

Stability Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Desert Regional Medical Center - Palm Springs, California

Up to $2,807 /wk

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Oct 16, 2026

Aya Healthcare

NICU Travel RN

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla - La Jolla, California

Up to $2,770 /wk

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Openings

3 openings

Updated

Oct 9, 2026

Medical Solutions

NICU Travel RN

Marian Regional Medical Center - Santa Maria, California

Up to $2,710 /wk

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Oct 12, 2026

Medical Solutions

NICU Travel RN

Marian Regional Medical Center - Santa Maria, California

Up to $2,710 /wk

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Oct 12, 2026

Medical Solutions

NICU Travel RN

Marian Regional Medical Center - Santa Maria, California

Up to $2,710 /wk

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Shift

12hr Nights

Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Oct 12, 2026

120-day market evidence

California NICU pay history

This 120-day view covers June 20, 2026–October 17, 2026 and uses every valid advertised maximum weekly pay sample in the statewide NICU market, not only postings at or above $3,000.

Complete statewide overview

239 unique closed postings

384 reported openings from 239 of 239 postings

72 of 239 valid-pay postings

30% at or above $3,000

55 named facilities observed

6 agencies observed

Observed July 23, 2026–October 14, 2026 and grouped by job close date.

Typical advertised maximum weekly pay (median) increased by $80/week, or 3%, from August 2026 to September 2026.

The median is the primary trend measure because it is less sensitive to unusually high or low advertisements. Average appears as supporting context in the table. The calculation includes all valid reported pay samples, including amounts below $3,000.

Weekly pay movement

Where median weekly pay moved

Every month uses the same advertised weekly pay scale. The pink marker shows the median, and the black line shows the observed minimum-to-maximum range.

239239 total observed jobs
7272 jobs at $3,000+/week

June 2026

Partial month

Pay not reported

Median advertised weekly pay

Pay not reported
Total jobs
0
$3k+/wk jobs
0
Median change
First month shown
No prior month to compare

July 2026

Complete month

$2,728/wk

Median advertised weekly pay

High $3,711/wk · hours unreported
Total jobs
16
$3k+/wk jobs
7
Median change
Change unavailable
No prior median to compare

August 2026

Complete month

$2,672/wk

Median advertised weekly pay

High $3,358/wk · hours unreported
Total jobs
82
$3k+/wk jobs
16
Median change
−$56/wk
−2.1%

September 2026

Complete month

$2,752/wk

Median advertised weekly pay

High $288,352/wk · hours unreported
Total jobs
102
$3k+/wk jobs
32
Median change
+$80/wk
+3%

October 2026

Partial month

$2,935/wk

Median advertised weekly pay

High $3,419/wk · hours unreported
Total jobs
39
$3k+/wk jobs
17
Median change
+$183/wk
+6.6%

Detailed monthly pay evidence

June 2026Partial monthNot reported
Average weekly pay
Not reported
Reported weekly range
Pay not reported
Pay samples
0 of 0 postings
Pay coverage
0%
July 2026Complete month$2,728/wk
Average weekly pay
$2,867/wk
Reported weekly range
$2,253–$3,711/wk
Pay samples
16 of 16 postings
Pay coverage
100%
August 2026Complete month$2,672/wk
Average weekly pay
$2,713/wk
Reported weekly range
$2,116–$3,358/wk
Pay samples
82 of 82 postings
Pay coverage
100%
September 2026Complete month$2,752/wk
Average weekly pay
$7,906/wk
Reported weekly range
$2,128–$288,352/wk
Pay samples
102 of 102 postings
Pay coverage
100%
October 2026Partial month$2,935/wk
Average weekly pay
$2,915/wk
Reported weekly range
$2,224–$3,419/wk
Pay samples
39 of 39 postings
Pay coverage
100%

Facility and agency history

This evidence describes recently observed demand. It does not guarantee future demand, reopening, agency access, or future pay.

Statewide California facility history

CPMC Van Ness Campus

13 unique closed postings

13 reported openings from 13 of 13 postings

13 valid pay samples

$2,968 minimum

$2,968 median

$2,968 average

$2,968 maximum

Observed August 13, 2026–October 7, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

13 unique closed postings

13 reported openings from 13 of 13 postings

Observed August 13, 2026–October 7, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Saint Francis Medical Center

13 unique closed postings

13 reported openings from 13 of 13 postings

13 valid pay samples

$2,211 minimum

$2,211 median

$2,214 average

$2,224 maximum

Observed August 7, 2026–October 1, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aequor
Preferred Partner

13 unique closed postings

13 reported openings from 13 of 13 postings

Observed August 7, 2026–October 1, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

13 unique closed postings

13 reported openings from 13 of 13 postings

13 valid pay samples

$2,433 minimum

$2,672 median

$2,654 average

$2,672 maximum

Observed August 10, 2026–September 29, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

13 unique closed postings

13 reported openings from 13 of 13 postings

Observed August 10, 2026–September 29, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Childrens Hospital Of Los Angeles

11 unique closed postings

14 reported openings from 11 of 11 postings

11 valid pay samples

$3,147 minimum

$3,418 median

$3,348 average

$3,419 maximum

Observed July 31, 2026–October 9, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

11 unique closed postings

14 reported openings from 11 of 11 postings

Observed July 31, 2026–October 9, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Riverside University Health System - Medical Center

11 unique closed postings

11 reported openings from 11 of 11 postings

11 valid pay samples

$2,703 minimum

$2,818 median

$2,815 average

$2,909 maximum

Observed August 25, 2026–September 24, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aequor
Preferred Partner

7 unique closed postings

7 reported openings from 7 of 7 postings

Observed August 25, 2026–September 24, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Stability Healthcare
Preferred Partner

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed August 25, 2026–September 24, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center

10 unique closed postings

75 reported openings from 10 of 10 postings

10 valid pay samples

$3,297 minimum

$3,297 median

$3,367 average

$3,535 maximum

Observed September 4, 2026–October 7, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

10 unique closed postings

75 reported openings from 10 of 10 postings

Observed September 4, 2026–October 7, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego

8 unique closed postings

9 reported openings from 8 of 8 postings

8 valid pay samples

$2,433 minimum

$2,776 median

$2,746 average

$2,880 maximum

Observed July 30, 2026–September 28, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

8 unique closed postings

9 reported openings from 8 of 8 postings

Observed July 30, 2026–September 28, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Modesto Medical Center

7 unique closed postings

11 reported openings from 7 of 7 postings

7 valid pay samples

$3,217 minimum

$3,217 median

$3,262 average

$3,358 maximum

Observed July 28, 2026–October 12, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

7 unique closed postings

11 reported openings from 7 of 7 postings

Observed July 28, 2026–October 12, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Oakland

7 unique closed postings

25 reported openings from 7 of 7 postings

7 valid pay samples

$3,290 minimum

$3,297 median

$3,310 average

$3,393 maximum

Observed July 23, 2026–October 13, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

7 unique closed postings

25 reported openings from 7 of 7 postings

Observed July 23, 2026–October 13, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Adventist Health White Memorial

6 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

6 valid pay samples

$2,532 minimum

$2,728 median

$2,859 average

$3,711 maximum

Observed July 23, 2026–October 13, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Stability Healthcare
Direct Facility Partner

6 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

Observed July 23, 2026–October 13, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Glendale Adventist Medical Center

6 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

6 valid pay samples

$2,209 minimum

$2,465 median

$2,481 average

$2,728 maximum

Observed July 29, 2026–October 7, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aequor
Direct Facility Partner

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed September 23, 2026–October 7, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Stability Healthcare
Direct Facility Partner

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed July 29, 2026–October 7, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center

6 unique closed postings

21 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

6 valid pay samples

$3,294 minimum

$3,302 median

$3,299 average

$3,302 maximum

Observed August 24, 2026–October 14, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

6 unique closed postings

21 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

Observed August 24, 2026–October 14, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center

6 unique closed postings

16 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

6 valid pay samples

$3,234 minimum

$3,234 median

$3,235 average

$3,238 maximum

Observed August 4, 2026–October 2, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

6 unique closed postings

16 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

Observed August 4, 2026–October 2, 2026

Statewide California facility history

PIH Health Good Samaritan

6 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

6 valid pay samples

$2,554 minimum

$2,554 median

$2,567 average

$2,594 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–September 24, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

6 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

Observed August 27, 2026–September 24, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Providence Saint Mary Medical Center - Apple Valley

6 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

6 valid pay samples

$2,251 minimum

$2,297 median

$2,297 average

$2,343 maximum

Observed July 29, 2026–September 23, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

6 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

Observed July 29, 2026–September 23, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Dominican Hospital

5 unique closed postings

5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings

5 valid pay samples

$2,648 minimum

$2,648 median

$2,658 average

$2,697 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–August 31, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Medical Solutions
Program Manager

5 unique closed postings

5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings

Observed August 27, 2026–August 31, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

5 unique closed postings

5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings

5 valid pay samples

$2,456 minimum

$2,489 median

$2,476 average

$2,489 maximum

Observed August 25, 2026–September 25, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

5 unique closed postings

5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings

Observed August 25, 2026–September 25, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,116 minimum

$2,128 median

$2,133 average

$2,158 maximum

Observed August 10, 2026–September 3, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aequor
Preferred Partner

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

Observed August 10, 2026–September 3, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Stability Healthcare
Preferred Partner

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed August 10, 2026–August 10, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Alameda Health System

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,738 minimum

$2,743 median

$2,743 average

$2,748 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–October 9, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed August 27, 2026–October 9, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

4 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,362 minimum

$2,362 median

$2,362 average

$2,362 maximum

Observed September 24, 2026–October 7, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

4 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed September 24, 2026–October 7, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Childrens Hospital of Orange County at Mission

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,572 minimum

$2,608 median

$2,608 average

$2,644 maximum

Observed September 24, 2026–September 30, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed September 24, 2026–September 30, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Desert Regional Medical Center

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,665 minimum

$2,736 median

$2,736 average

$2,807 maximum

Observed October 14, 2026–October 14, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aequor
Preferred Partner

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed October 14, 2026–October 14, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Stability Healthcare
Preferred Partner

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed October 14, 2026–October 14, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health

4 unique closed postings

5 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,253 minimum

$2,253 median

$2,253 average

$2,253 maximum

Observed July 24, 2026–August 7, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

4 unique closed postings

5 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed July 24, 2026–August 7, 2026

Statewide California facility history

John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,309 minimum

$2,410 median

$2,410 average

$2,512 maximum

Observed August 12, 2026–August 24, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aequor
Preferred Partner

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed August 12, 2026–August 12, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Cross Country
Preferred Partner

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

Observed August 19, 2026–August 24, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center

4 unique closed postings

23 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$3,250 minimum

$3,288 median

$3,279 average

$3,288 maximum

Observed July 30, 2026–September 14, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

4 unique closed postings

23 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed July 30, 2026–September 14, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kern Medical Center

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,486 minimum

$119,849 median

$132,634 average

$288,352 maximum

Observed August 4, 2026–September 17, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aequor
Preferred Partner

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed August 4, 2026–September 17, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Stability Healthcare
Preferred Partner

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed August 4, 2026–September 17, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Memorial Hospital Medical Center - Modesto

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,731 minimum

$2,731 median

$2,746 average

$2,792 maximum

Observed August 6, 2026–August 24, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed August 6, 2026–August 24, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,626 minimum

$2,626 median

$2,626 average

$2,626 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–October 13, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed August 27, 2026–October 13, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$2,864 minimum

$2,926 median

$2,913 average

$2,935 maximum

Observed August 5, 2026–October 9, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

4 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed August 5, 2026–October 9, 2026

Statewide California facility history

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

3 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

3 valid pay samples

$2,283 minimum

$2,283 median

$2,283 average

$2,283 maximum

Observed September 4, 2026–October 12, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aequor
Direct Facility Partner

3 unique closed postings

6 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

Observed September 4, 2026–October 12, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

3 valid pay samples

$2,876 minimum

$2,876 median

$2,877 average

$2,880 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–October 6, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Medical Solutions
Program Manager

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

Observed August 27, 2026–October 6, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Eisenhower Health

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

3 valid pay samples

$2,510 minimum

$2,529 median

$2,523 average

$2,529 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–September 29, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

Observed August 27, 2026–September 29, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

3 valid pay samples

$2,370 minimum

$3,282 median

$2,978 average

$3,282 maximum

Observed August 5, 2026–October 1, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

Observed August 5, 2026–October 1, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Saint Johns Regional Medical Center

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

3 valid pay samples

$2,388 minimum

$2,389 median

$2,389 average

$2,389 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–September 14, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Medical Solutions
Program Manager

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

Observed August 27, 2026–September 14, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Scripps Hospital Encinitas

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

3 valid pay samples

$2,672 minimum

$2,672 median

$2,672 average

$2,672 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–September 15, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

Observed August 27, 2026–September 15, 2026

Statewide California facility history

UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

3 valid pay samples

$2,470 minimum

$2,585 median

$2,547 average

$2,585 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–October 9, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

Observed August 27, 2026–October 9, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Adventist Health Bakersfield

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$2,398 minimum

$2,465 median

$2,465 average

$2,532 maximum

Observed October 13, 2026–October 13, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aequor
Preferred Partner

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed October 13, 2026–October 13, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Stability Healthcare
Preferred Partner

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed October 13, 2026–October 13, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$2,478 minimum

$2,539 median

$2,539 average

$2,599 maximum

Observed September 14, 2026–October 12, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed September 14, 2026–October 12, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$3,212 minimum

$3,216 median

$3,216 average

$3,220 maximum

Observed August 12, 2026–October 7, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed August 12, 2026–October 7, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$3,212 minimum

$3,212 median

$3,212 average

$3,212 maximum

Observed August 14, 2026–August 18, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed August 14, 2026–August 18, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

2 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$3,236 minimum

$3,236 median

$3,236 average

$3,236 maximum

Observed August 4, 2026–August 5, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed August 4, 2026–August 5, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$3,349 minimum

$3,355 median

$3,355 average

$3,360 maximum

Observed September 9, 2026–October 3, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed September 9, 2026–October 3, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$3,270 minimum

$3,270 median

$3,270 average

$3,270 maximum

Observed August 28, 2026–September 2, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed August 28, 2026–September 2, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center

2 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$3,234 minimum

$3,236 median

$3,236 average

$3,238 maximum

Observed September 5, 2026–September 16, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

4 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed September 5, 2026–September 16, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$3,326 minimum

$3,326 median

$3,326 average

$3,326 maximum

Observed September 10, 2026–September 17, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed September 10, 2026–September 17, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Mercy San Juan Medical Center

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$2,888 minimum

$2,890 median

$2,890 average

$2,893 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–October 2, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Medical Solutions
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed August 27, 2026–October 2, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Providence Saint Joseph Hospital Eureka

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$2,456 minimum

$2,473 median

$2,473 average

$2,489 maximum

Observed August 19, 2026–September 20, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed August 19, 2026–September 20, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Santa Monica - Ucla Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$2,626 minimum

$2,626 median

$2,626 average

$2,626 maximum

Observed August 12, 2026–September 23, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed August 12, 2026–September 23, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$3,212 minimum

$3,212 median

$3,212 average

$3,212 maximum

Observed August 3, 2026–August 3, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed August 3, 2026–August 3, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$3,303 minimum

$3,303 median

$3,303 average

$3,303 maximum

Observed October 5, 2026–October 5, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed October 5, 2026–October 5, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Providence Saint Jude Medical Center

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$2,251 minimum

$2,251 median

$2,251 average

$2,251 maximum

Observed August 5, 2026–August 5, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed August 5, 2026–August 5, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Queen of the Valley Medical Center

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$2,489 minimum

$2,489 median

$2,489 average

$2,489 maximum

Observed September 14, 2026–September 14, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed September 14, 2026–September 14, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$2,437 minimum

$2,437 median

$2,437 average

$2,437 maximum

Observed August 24, 2026–August 24, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed August 24, 2026–August 24, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$2,471 minimum

$2,471 median

$2,471 average

$2,471 maximum

Observed August 11, 2026–August 11, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed August 11, 2026–August 11, 2026

Statewide California facility history

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay

1 unique closed posting

2 reported openings from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$2,611 minimum

$2,611 median

$2,611 average

$2,611 maximum

Observed July 31, 2026–July 31, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

1 unique closed posting

2 reported openings from 1 of 1 postings

Observed July 31, 2026–July 31, 2026

Current agency snapshot

Agencies named on current California NICU postings

This table summarizes agencies named on current California NICU postings. It is not a list of all agencies and does not promise access, placement, or availability.

Aya Healthcare

Jobs

13

Avg Pay

$2,563

Facilities

7

Top specialties

NICU

Medical Solutions

Jobs

12

Avg Pay

$2,701

Facilities

4

Top specialties

NICU

Aequor

Jobs

9

Avg Pay

$28,647

Facilities

6

Top specialties

NICU

AMN Healthcare

Jobs

8

Avg Pay

$3,261

Facilities

6

Top specialties

NICU

Stability Healthcare

Jobs

6

Avg Pay

$51,660

Facilities

4

Top specialties

NICU

Approved markets

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Methodology

How this California NICU highest-pay page is updated

Mullet refreshes current postings throughout the day and qualifies the premium tier from advertised maximum weekly pay. Direct-access labels use agency, facility, and source evidence conservatively; they do not guarantee placement or availability.

Directness
“Direct” means Mullet has evidence of an agency relationship to the posting or facility. It does not guarantee placement, availability, or acceptance.
Maximum advertised pay
The premium tier uses the reported maximum weekly amount, not a promised offer. Actual packages can depend on experience, shift, start date, and other terms.
Scheduled hours
Hours are shown as reported. The premium tier uses the reported weekly total without normalization. When hours are known, Mullet also shows a proportional 40-hour equivalent, rounded to the nearest $5, for comparison only; it is not an alternate offer or package.
Unique postings and reported openings
A posting is one unique job advertisement. An advertisement can report more than one opening, so openings are counted separately when reported.
Rolling history and partial months
History covers the rolling 120-day window. Boundary months can be partial and remain visible in the table, but they do not drive the primary month-over-month trend.
Median, average, and evidence state
Median is the primary typical-pay measure; average is supporting context. Complete evidence can support totals, incomplete evidence withholds partial totals, and unavailable evidence is never presented as zero.

Questions nurses ask first

California highest-paying NICU jobs FAQ

Does $3,000+/week mean every NICU job pays that amount?

No. When current evidence is complete, the first tier contains postings whose reported maximum reaches the threshold. The second tier then includes every remaining same-specialty posting, including lower and unreported pay.

Why use the median for the monthly trend?

The median describes the middle valid advertised maximum and is less affected by unusually high or low values. The table keeps the average visible as supporting context.

What happens when a source is incomplete?

Mullet labels the source state and withholds partial totals. Missing or incomplete evidence is not described as an empty job market.