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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a NICU Travel Nurse in Dallas, TX is $98,264. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,118 to $109,434, with most professionals earning between $80,791 and $119,604.

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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 Dallas, TX. The base salary for NICU Travel Nurse ranges from $89,118 to $109,434 with the average base salary of $98,264. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,247 to $115,144 with the average total cash compensation of $102,862.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $98,264 $89,118 - $109,434
Bonus $4,598 $3,129 - $5,709
Total Pay $102,862 $92,247 - $115,144
* 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 Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Garland, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,118 - $109,434 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Grand Prairie, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,928 - $109,202 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Irving, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,118 - $109,434 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Richardson, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,118 - $109,434 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Mesquite, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,019 - $109,312 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Carrollton, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,073 - $109,379 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Nicu Nurse LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $125,241 MAXIMUM SALARY $148,227
JOB TITLE Registered Nurse Nicu LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $125,241 MAXIMUM SALARY $148,227
JOB TITLE Nicu Nurse Manager LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $73,739 MAXIMUM SALARY $100,635
JOB TITLE OR Travel Nurse LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $78,879 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,783
JOB TITLE Travel Nurse Recruiter LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $82,535 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,573
JOB TITLE Telemetry Travel Nurse LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $88,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,012
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