How much does a NICU Travel Nurse make in Seattle, WA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a NICU Travel Nurse in Seattle, WA is $110,258. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $99,992 to $122,784, with most professionals earning between $90,646 and $134,189.

Search NICU Travel Nurse Jobs in Seattle, WA

How to Become a Doctor

Salary range for a NICU Travel Nurse
$99,992 to $122,784
download asset banner
Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You
The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.
We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

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.

See user submitted job responsibilities for NICU Travel Nurse.

Job Openings for NICU Travel Nurse in Seattle, WA
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst
How much should you be earning in NICU Travel Nurse in Seattle, WA based on your current experience?
Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for NICU Travel Nurse in Seattle, WA

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.
Do you know how much should you be paid for a NICU Travel Nurse position in Seattle, WA based on your education level?
Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for NICU Travel Nurse in Seattle, WA and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
99992
122784
110258

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
103495
129193
115411
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 Seattle, WA. The base salary for NICU Travel Nurse ranges from $99,992 to $122,784 with the average base salary of $110,258. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,495 to $129,193 with the average total cash compensation of $115,411.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $110,258 $99,992 - $122,784
Bonus $5,154 $3,503 - $6,409
Total Pay $115,411 $103,495 - $129,193
* 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 Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,649 - $119,907 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,992 - $122,784 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,892 - $122,662 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,839 - $120,141 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,839 - $120,141 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,165 - $120,541 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
See salaries for NICU Travel Nurse in locations close to Seattle, WA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
Loading results...
JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Nicu Nurse LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $140,508 MAXIMUM SALARY $166,291
JOB TITLE Registered Nurse Nicu LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $140,508 MAXIMUM SALARY $166,291
JOB TITLE Nicu Nurse Manager LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $82,720 MAXIMUM SALARY $112,905
JOB TITLE OR Travel Nurse LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $78,879 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,783
JOB TITLE Travel Nurse Recruiter LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $92,627 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,116
JOB TITLE Telemetry Travel Nurse LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $99,437 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,218
The NICU Travel Nurse job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Seattle, WA that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

99992
122784

 

About Seattle, Washington    Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an e....More

Seattle, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

NICU Travel Nurse Salary in popular cities: SpokaneTacomaVancouver

Recently searched related titles: Nuclear Instructor, Authorizations Specialist

Jobs with a similar salary range to NICU Travel Nurse : Assessment Nurse, Mrb Engineer, Sales Operations Executive