How much does a NICU Travel Nurse make in Austin, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a NICU Travel Nurse in Austin, TX is $98,472. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,308 to $109,675, with most professionals earning between $80,965 and $119,874.

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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 Austin, TX. The base salary for NICU Travel Nurse ranges from $89,308 to $109,675 with the average base salary of $98,472. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,443 to $115,387 with the average total cash compensation of $103,083.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $98,472 $89,308 - $109,675
Bonus $4,611 $3,135 - $5,712
Total Pay $103,083 $92,443 - $115,387
* 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 Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,385 - $108,541 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,023 - $100,728 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,496 - $100,081 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,999 - $106,839 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,792 - $100,444 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,789 - $112,721 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Nicu Nurse LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $125,437 MAXIMUM SALARY $148,458
JOB TITLE Registered Nurse Nicu LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $125,437 MAXIMUM SALARY $148,458
JOB TITLE Nicu Nurse Manager LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $73,922 MAXIMUM SALARY $100,892
JOB TITLE OR Travel Nurse LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $79,487 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,929
JOB TITLE Travel Nurse Recruiter LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $82,662 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,736
JOB TITLE Telemetry Travel Nurse LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $88,792 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,239
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