California PICU highest-pay market

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

Compare current direct PICU 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.

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Market brief

Mullet currently shows 7 current PICU postings at or above $3,000/week in California, plus 5 other current PICU postings.

Current snapshot

$3,000+ jobs7
All active PICU jobs12
Facilities7

Highest advertised pay first

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

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

All 7 currently listed $3,000+ jobs report 36 hours/week.

40-hour comparison: approximately $3,705–$3,955/week.

Advertised weekly totals remain the qualifying pay.

AMN Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Oakland - Oakland, California

Up to $3,559 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,955/wk at 40 hrs

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36 hours

Openings

6 openings

Updated

Oct 16, 2026

AMN Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Oakland - Oakland, California

Up to $3,559 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,955/wk at 40 hrs

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12hr Days

Hours per Week

36 hours

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6 openings

Updated

Oct 16, 2026

AMN Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center - Santa Clara, California

Up to $3,474 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,860/wk at 40 hrs

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36 hours

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2 openings

Updated

Oct 16, 2026

AMN Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center - Roseville, California

Up to $3,352 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,725/wk at 40 hrs

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36 hours

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3 openings

Updated

Oct 16, 2026

AMN Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center - Roseville, California

Up to $3,352 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,725/wk at 40 hrs

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36 hours

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3 openings

Updated

Oct 16, 2026

AMN Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center - Downey, California

Up to $3,336 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,705/wk at 40 hrs

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36 hours

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2 openings

Updated

Oct 16, 2026

AMN Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center - Downey, California

Up to $3,336 /wk

36 hrs/wk≈ $3,705/wk at 40 hrs

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36 hours

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2 openings

Updated

Oct 16, 2026

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Statewide facility evidence

Facility hiring snapshot

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

12 active job postings

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The rest of the statewide market

More PICU jobs in California

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

Medical Solutions

PICU Travel RN

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital - Bakersfield, California

Up to $2,913 /wk

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36 hours

Updated

Oct 15, 2026

Aya Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay - San Francisco, California

Up to $2,623 /wk

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36 hours

Updated

Oct 12, 2026

Aya Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay - San Francisco, California

Up to $2,587 /wk

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36 hours

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Oct 13, 2026

Aya Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay - San Francisco, California

Up to $2,587 /wk

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36 hours

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Oct 13, 2026

Aya Healthcare

PICU Travel RN

UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital - Oakland, California

Up to $2,575 /wk

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Hours per Week

36 hours

Updated

Sep 29, 2026

120-day market evidence

California PICU pay history

This 120-day view covers June 18, 2026–October 15, 2026 and uses every valid advertised maximum weekly pay sample in the statewide PICU market, not only postings at or above $3,000.

Complete statewide overview

41 unique closed postings

78 reported openings from 41 of 41 postings

19 of 41 valid-pay postings

46% at or above $3,000

14 named facilities observed

5 agencies observed

Observed July 24, 2026–October 13, 2026 and grouped by job close date.

Typical advertised maximum weekly pay (median) increased by $356/week, or 13.2%, 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.

4141 total observed jobs
1919 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

$3,083/wk

Median advertised weekly pay

High $3,470/wk · hours unreported
Total jobs
4
$3k+/wk jobs
2
Median change
Change unavailable
No prior median to compare

August 2026

Complete month

$2,696/wk

Median advertised weekly pay

High $3,561/wk · hours unreported
Total jobs
17
$3k+/wk jobs
7
Median change
−$387/wk
−12.6%

September 2026

Complete month

$3,052/wk

Median advertised weekly pay

High $3,470/wk · hours unreported
Total jobs
15
$3k+/wk jobs
8
Median change
+$356/wk
+13.2%

October 2026

Partial month

$2,913/wk

Median advertised weekly pay

High $3,474/wk · hours unreported
Total jobs
5
$3k+/wk jobs
2
Median change
−$139/wk
−4.6%

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$3,083/wk
Average weekly pay
$3,056/wk
Reported weekly range
$2,587–$3,470/wk
Pay samples
4 of 4 postings
Pay coverage
100%
August 2026Complete month$2,696/wk
Average weekly pay
$2,907/wk
Reported weekly range
$2,462–$3,561/wk
Pay samples
17 of 17 postings
Pay coverage
100%
September 2026Complete month$3,052/wk
Average weekly pay
$3,029/wk
Reported weekly range
$2,462–$3,470/wk
Pay samples
15 of 15 postings
Pay coverage
100%
October 2026Partial month$2,913/wk
Average weekly pay
$2,987/wk
Reported weekly range
$2,416–$3,474/wk
Pay samples
5 of 5 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

UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital

8 unique closed postings

8 reported openings from 8 of 8 postings

8 valid pay samples

$2,587 minimum

$2,678 median

$2,659 average

$2,733 maximum

Observed July 31, 2026–October 7, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

8 unique closed postings

8 reported openings from 8 of 8 postings

Observed July 31, 2026–October 7, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center

6 unique closed postings

10 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

6 valid pay samples

$3,470 minimum

$3,470 median

$3,471 average

$3,474 maximum

Observed July 28, 2026–October 7, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

6 unique closed postings

10 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

Observed July 28, 2026–October 7, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego

6 unique closed postings

7 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

6 valid pay samples

$2,416 minimum

$2,612 median

$2,579 average

$2,612 maximum

Observed August 24, 2026–October 13, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

6 unique closed postings

7 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings

Observed August 24, 2026–October 13, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center

4 unique closed postings

5 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

4 valid pay samples

$3,347 minimum

$3,370 median

$3,412 average

$3,561 maximum

Observed August 3, 2026–September 20, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

4 unique closed postings

5 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings

Observed August 3, 2026–September 20, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Ventura County Medical Center

3 unique closed postings

3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings

3 valid pay samples

$2,462 minimum

$2,462 median

$2,462 average

$2,462 maximum

Observed August 27, 2026–September 30, 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 30, 2026

Statewide California facility history

John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$2,974 minimum

$3,013 median

$3,013 average

$3,052 maximum

Observed September 22, 2026–September 23, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aequor
Preferred Partner

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed September 23, 2026–September 23, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Cross Country
Preferred Partner

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed September 22, 2026–September 22, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

2 unique closed postings

16 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$3,336 minimum

$3,336 median

$3,336 average

$3,336 maximum

Observed September 24, 2026–September 24, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

16 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed September 24, 2026–September 24, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Kaiser Permanente Oakland

2 unique closed postings

19 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$3,446 minimum

$3,446 median

$3,446 average

$3,446 maximum

Observed September 10, 2026–September 22, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

AMN Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

19 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed September 10, 2026–September 22, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Sutter Health Medical Center Sacramento

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$3,161 minimum

$3,161 median

$3,161 average

$3,161 maximum

Observed August 12, 2026–August 12, 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–August 12, 2026

Statewide California facility history

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

2 valid pay samples

$2,587 minimum

$2,642 median

$2,642 average

$2,696 maximum

Observed July 24, 2026–August 20, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

2 unique closed postings

2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings

Observed July 24, 2026–August 20, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$2,913 minimum

$2,913 median

$2,913 average

$2,913 maximum

Observed October 9, 2026–October 9, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Medical Solutions
Program Manager

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed October 9, 2026–October 9, 2026

Statewide California facility history

Childrens Hospital Of Los Angeles

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$3,147 minimum

$3,147 median

$3,147 average

$3,147 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

Childrens Hospital of Orange County at Mission

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$2,765 minimum

$2,765 median

$2,765 average

$2,765 maximum

Observed September 23, 2026–September 23, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed September 23, 2026–September 23, 2026

Statewide California facility history

CPMC Van Ness Campus

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

1 valid pay samples

$3,387 minimum

$3,387 median

$3,387 average

$3,387 maximum

Observed September 17, 2026–September 17, 2026

Agency-to-facility relationship

Aya Healthcare
Program Manager

1 unique closed posting

1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings

Observed September 17, 2026–September 17, 2026

Current agency snapshot

Agencies named on current California PICU postings

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

AMN Healthcare

Jobs

7

Avg Pay

$3,424

Facilities

4

Top specialties

PICU

Aya Healthcare

Jobs

4

Avg Pay

$2,593

Facilities

2

Top specialties

PICU

Medical Solutions

Jobs

1

Avg Pay

$2,913

Facilities

1

Top specialties

PICU

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Methodology

How this California PICU 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.

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California highest-paying PICU jobs FAQ

Does $3,000+/week mean every PICU 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.