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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Updated
Oct 15, 2026
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 6 current NICU postings at or above $3,000/week in California, plus 43 other current NICU postings.
Current snapshot
$3,000+ jobs6
All active NICU jobs49
Facilities25
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 6 currently listed $3,000+ jobs report 36 hours/week.
40-hour comparison: approximately $3,570–$263,500/week.
Advertised weekly totals remain the qualifying pay.
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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36 hours
Openings
4 openings
Updated
Oct 23, 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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36 hours
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4 openings
Updated
Oct 23, 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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36 hours
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Oct 23, 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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36 hours
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2 openings
Updated
Oct 23, 2026
AMN Healthcare
NICU Travel RN
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center - Downey, California
Up to $3,211 /wk
36 hrs/wk≈ $3,570/wk at 40 hrs
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36 hours
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2 openings
Updated
Oct 22, 2026
Statewide facility evidence
Facility hiring snapshot
See which California facilities are hiring for current NICU travel jobs across every advertised pay level.
49 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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36 hours
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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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36 hours
Openings
3 openings
Updated
Oct 9, 2026
Stability Healthcare
NICU Travel RN
Riverside University Health System - Medical Center - Moreno Valley, California
Up to $2,909 /wk
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36 hours
Updated
Oct 21, 2026
Aequor
NICU Travel RN
Sharp Memorial Hospital - San Diego, California
Up to $2,894 /wk
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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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36 hours
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Oct 12, 2026
Medical Solutions
NICU Travel RN
Mercy San Juan Medical Center - Carmichael, California
Up to $2,893 /wk
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36 hours
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Oct 21, 2026
Medical Solutions
NICU Travel RN
Mercy San Juan Medical Center - Carmichael, California
Up to $2,893 /wk
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36 hours
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Oct 21, 2026
Medical Solutions
NICU Travel RN
Mercy San Juan Medical Center - Carmichael, California
Up to $2,893 /wk
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36 hours
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Oct 21, 2026
Stability Healthcare
NICU Travel RN
Sierra Vista Hospital - Sacramento, California
Up to $2,872 /wk
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36 hours
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Oct 22, 2026
Stability Healthcare
NICU Travel RN
Adventist Health Bakersfield - Bakersfield, California
Up to $2,853 /wk
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36 hours
Updated
Oct 22, 2026
120-day market evidence
California NICU pay history
This 120-day view covers June 25, 2026–October 22, 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
257 unique closed postings
409 reported openings from 257 of 257 postings
78 of 257 valid-pay postings
30% at or above $3,000
59 named facilities observed
6 agencies observed
Observed July 23, 2026–October 22, 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.
257257 total observed jobs
7878 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
$2,880/wk
Median advertised weekly pay
High $297,754/wk · hours unreported
- Total jobs
- 57
- $3k+/wk jobs
- 23
- Median change
- +$128/wk
- +4.7%
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$2,880/wk
- Average weekly pay
- $13,066/wk
- Reported weekly range
- $2,224–$297,754/wk
- Pay samples
- 57 of 57 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
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
14 unique closed postings
16 reported openings from 14 of 14 postings
14 valid pay samples
$2,433 minimum
$2,672 median
$2,662 average
$2,770 maximum
Observed August 10, 2026–October 20, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Aya Healthcare
Program Manager14 unique closed postings
16 reported openings from 14 of 14 postings
Observed August 10, 2026–October 20, 2026
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 Manager13 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 Partner13 unique closed postings
13 reported openings from 13 of 13 postings
Observed August 7, 2026–October 1, 2026
Statewide California facility history
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center
12 unique closed postings
79 reported openings from 12 of 12 postings
12 valid pay samples
$3,297 minimum
$3,297 median
$3,355 average
$3,535 maximum
Observed September 4, 2026–October 20, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
AMN Healthcare
Program Manager12 unique closed postings
79 reported openings from 12 of 12 postings
Observed September 4, 2026–October 20, 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 Manager11 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 Partner7 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 Partner4 unique closed postings
4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings
Observed August 25, 2026–September 24, 2026
Statewide California facility history
Kaiser Permanente Modesto Medical Center
8 unique closed postings
12 reported openings from 8 of 8 postings
8 valid pay samples
$3,217 minimum
$3,217 median
$3,256 average
$3,358 maximum
Observed July 28, 2026–October 19, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
AMN Healthcare
Program Manager8 unique closed postings
12 reported openings from 8 of 8 postings
Observed July 28, 2026–October 19, 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 Manager8 unique closed postings
9 reported openings from 8 of 8 postings
Observed July 30, 2026–September 28, 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 Manager7 unique closed postings
25 reported openings from 7 of 7 postings
Observed July 23, 2026–October 13, 2026
Statewide California facility history
PIH Health Good Samaritan
7 unique closed postings
7 reported openings from 7 of 7 postings
7 valid pay samples
$2,554 minimum
$2,554 median
$2,581 average
$2,666 maximum
Observed August 27, 2026–October 20, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Aya Healthcare
Program Manager7 unique closed postings
7 reported openings from 7 of 7 postings
Observed August 27, 2026–October 20, 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 Partner6 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 Partner2 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 Partner4 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 Manager6 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 Manager6 unique closed postings
16 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings
Observed August 4, 2026–October 2, 2026
Statewide California facility history
Kern Medical Center
6 unique closed postings
6 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings
6 valid pay samples
$2,486 minimum
$262,752 median
$186,113 average
$297,754 maximum
Observed August 4, 2026–October 19, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Aequor
Preferred Partner2 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 Partner4 unique closed postings
4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings
Observed August 4, 2026–October 19, 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 Manager6 unique closed postings
6 reported openings from 6 of 6 postings
Observed July 29, 2026–September 23, 2026
Statewide California facility history
Childrens Hospital of Orange County at Mission
5 unique closed postings
5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings
5 valid pay samples
$2,572 minimum
$2,644 median
$2,615 average
$2,644 maximum
Observed September 24, 2026–October 20, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Aya Healthcare
Program Manager5 unique closed postings
5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings
Observed September 24, 2026–October 20, 2026
Statewide California facility history
Desert Regional Medical Center
5 unique closed postings
5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings
5 valid pay samples
$2,665 minimum
$2,807 median
$2,750 average
$2,807 maximum
Observed October 14, 2026–October 18, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Aequor
Preferred Partner2 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 Partner3 unique closed postings
3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings
Observed October 14, 2026–October 18, 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 Manager5 unique closed postings
5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings
Observed August 27, 2026–August 31, 2026
Statewide California facility history
Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center
5 unique closed postings
27 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings
5 valid pay samples
$3,250 minimum
$3,288 median
$3,273 average
$3,288 maximum
Observed July 30, 2026–October 22, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
AMN Healthcare
Program Manager5 unique closed postings
27 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings
Observed July 30, 2026–October 22, 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 Manager5 unique closed postings
5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings
Observed August 25, 2026–September 25, 2026
Statewide California facility history
UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital
5 unique closed postings
5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings
5 valid pay samples
$2,470 minimum
$2,470 median
$2,516 average
$2,585 maximum
Observed August 27, 2026–October 20, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Aya Healthcare
Program Manager5 unique closed postings
5 reported openings from 5 of 5 postings
Observed August 27, 2026–October 20, 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 Partner3 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 Partner1 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 Manager4 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 Manager4 unique closed postings
6 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings
Observed September 24, 2026–October 7, 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 Manager4 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 Partner1 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 Partner3 unique closed postings
3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings
Observed August 19, 2026–August 24, 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 Manager4 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 Manager4 unique closed postings
4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings
Observed August 27, 2026–October 13, 2026
Statewide California facility history
Saint Johns Regional Medical Center
4 unique closed postings
4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings
4 valid pay samples
$2,388 minimum
$2,389 median
$2,466 average
$2,699 maximum
Observed August 27, 2026–October 21, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Medical Solutions
Program Manager4 unique closed postings
4 reported openings from 4 of 4 postings
Observed August 27, 2026–October 21, 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 Manager4 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 Partner3 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 Manager3 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 Manager3 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 Manager3 unique closed postings
3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings
Observed August 5, 2026–October 1, 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 Manager3 unique closed postings
3 reported openings from 3 of 3 postings
Observed August 27, 2026–September 15, 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 Partner1 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 Partner1 unique closed posting
1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings
Observed October 13, 2026–October 13, 2026
Statewide California facility history
California Hospital Medical Center
2 unique closed postings
2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings
2 valid pay samples
$2,699 minimum
$2,699 median
$2,699 average
$2,699 maximum
Observed October 20, 2026–October 22, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Medical Solutions
Program Manager2 unique closed postings
2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings
Observed October 20, 2026–October 22, 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 Manager2 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 Manager2 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 Manager2 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 Manager2 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 Manager2 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 Manager2 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 Manager2 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 Manager2 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 Manager2 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 Manager2 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 Manager2 unique closed postings
2 reported openings from 2 of 2 postings
Observed August 12, 2026–September 23, 2026
Statewide California facility history
Alta Bates Summit Med Ctr-Alta Bates Campus
1 unique closed posting
1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings
1 valid pay samples
$2,928 minimum
$2,928 median
$2,928 average
$2,928 maximum
Observed October 20, 2026–October 20, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Aya Healthcare
Program Manager1 unique closed posting
1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings
Observed October 20, 2026–October 20, 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 Manager1 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 Manager1 unique closed posting
1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings
Observed October 5, 2026–October 5, 2026
Statewide California facility history
Marian Regional Medical Center
1 unique closed posting
1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings
1 valid pay samples
$2,710 minimum
$2,710 median
$2,710 average
$2,710 maximum
Observed October 20, 2026–October 20, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Medical Solutions
Program Manager1 unique closed posting
1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings
Observed October 20, 2026–October 20, 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 Manager1 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 Manager1 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 Manager1 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 Manager1 unique closed posting
1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings
Observed August 11, 2026–August 11, 2026
Statewide California facility history
Sierra Vista Hospital
1 unique closed posting
1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings
1 valid pay samples
$2,289 minimum
$2,289 median
$2,289 average
$2,289 maximum
Observed October 18, 2026–October 18, 2026
Agency-to-facility relationship
Stability Healthcare
Preferred Partner1 unique closed posting
1 reported opening from 1 of 1 postings
Observed October 18, 2026–October 18, 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 Manager1 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.
Medical Solutions
Jobs
16
Avg Pay
$2,720
Facilities
5
Top specialties
NICU
Aya Healthcare
Jobs
11
Avg Pay
$2,580
Facilities
8
Top specialties
NICU
Aequor
Jobs
9
Avg Pay
$28,647
Facilities
6
Top specialties
NICU
Stability Healthcare
Jobs
8
Avg Pay
$2,694
Facilities
6
Top specialties
NICU
AMN Healthcare
Jobs
5
Avg Pay
$3,239
Facilities
4
Top specialties
NICU
| Agency | Active Job Postings | Facilities | Average Weekly Pay | Top Weekly Pay | Top Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions | 16 | 5 | $2,720 | $2,893 | NICU |
| Aya Healthcare | 11 | 8 | $2,580 | $2,914 | NICU |
| Aequor | 9 | 6 | $28,647 | $237,152 | NICU |
| Stability Healthcare | 8 | 6 | $2,694 | $2,909 | NICU |
| AMN Healthcare | 5 | 4 | $3,239 | $3,253 | NICU |
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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.