How much does a NICU Travel Nurse make in Albany, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a NICU Travel Nurse in Albany, NY is $100,981. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,582 to $112,460, with most professionals earning between $83,024 and $122,911.

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What is a NICU Travel Nurse?

A NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Travel Nurse is responsible for providing specialized care to newborn infants who are premature or have medical complications. They work in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the health of these fragile patients, administer medications, and provide support to the families. NICU Travel Nurses may also be responsible for educating parents on how to care for their newborns and ensuring that the unit operates efficiently. This role requires a high level of skill and compassion, as well as the ability to adapt to different hospital settings as a travel nurse.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for NICU Travel Nurse in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of NICU Travel Nurse in Albany, NY. The base salary for NICU Travel Nurse ranges from $91,582 to $112,460 with the average base salary of $100,981. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,797 to $118,327 with the average total cash compensation of $105,706.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $100,981 $91,582 - $112,460
Bonus $4,725 $3,215 - $5,867
Total Pay $105,706 $94,797 - $118,327
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,356 - $112,183 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,545 - $112,415 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,765 - $121,281 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,583 - $113,690 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,383 - $112,216 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,859 - $117,712 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Nicu Nurse LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $128,703 MAXIMUM SALARY $152,325
JOB TITLE Registered Nurse Nicu LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $128,703 MAXIMUM SALARY $152,325
JOB TITLE Nicu Nurse Manager LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $75,778 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,417
JOB TITLE OR Travel Nurse LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $78,879 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,783
JOB TITLE Travel Nurse Recruiter LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $84,817 MAXIMUM SALARY $105,409
JOB TITLE Telemetry Travel Nurse LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $91,049 MAXIMUM SALARY $110,998
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