NICU Travel Nurse Salary in Raleigh, North Carolina

How much does a NICU Travel Nurse make in Raleigh, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a NICU Travel Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $96,980. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $87,955 to $108,013, with most professionals earning between $79,738 and $118,057.

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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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What does a NICU Travel Nurse do?

Common responsibilities of a NICU Travel Nurse

Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices in neonatal nursing.

September 16, 2023

Monitor and assess the health status of premature or critically ill infants.

September 23, 2023

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the neonatologist.

October 09, 2023

Educate and support parents in caring for their newborns, including breastfeeding support and teaching them how to recognize signs of distress.

October 11, 2023

Document and communicate the infant's progress and any changes in their condition to the healthcare team.

October 22, 2023

Adhere to hospital policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of the infants in the NICU.

October 27, 2023

Provide emotional support to families during a challenging and stressful time.

November 04, 2023

Monitor and maintain specialized equipment such as ventilators, incubators, and feeding tubes.

November 21, 2023

Provide specialized nursing care to newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

November 23, 2023

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, respiratory therapists, and social workers to develop and implement individualized care plans for each infant.

November 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for NICU Travel Nurse in Raleigh, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

87955

108013

96980

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

91043

113639

101521

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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for NICU Travel Nurse ranges from $87,955 to $108,013 with the average base salary of $96,980. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,043 to $113,639 with the average total cash compensation of $101,521.

View Average Salary for NICU Travel Nurse as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,980	$87,955 - $108,013
Bonus	$4,541	$3,087 - $5,626
Total Pay	$101,521	$91,043 - $113,639

* 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.

NICU Travel Nurse Salary Near Raleigh, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,928 - $107,980	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,403 - $107,335	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,882 - $106,695	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,297 - $107,204	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,297 - $107,204	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,834 - $105,408	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC

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About Raleigh, North Carolina

According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), or 0.76%, is covered by water. The Neuse River flows through the northeast end of the city. Raleigh is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Raleigh features gently rolling hil...

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