Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurse Pay & Jobs
PICU travel nurses care for critically ill children, requiring specialized pediatric critical care skills.
Calculate Your Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurse Pay
Use our calculator to estimate your take-home pay as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurse, including cost of living analysis.
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Same state assignment. You'll pay 13.3% state tax plus 24% federal tax.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$58.89
Based on 36 hours in CA.
Gross Weekly Pay
$2,120
Taxable Weekly Income
$720
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$269
True Net Weekly Pay
$1,851
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Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$24,069
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$48,137
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$96,275
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$1,851
per week
Taxes
$269
per week
Total Gross: $2,120 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,000
≈ $4,330/month
Est. 1BR Rent in California
$2,100
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$2,230
Your stipend covers rent with $2,230 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in California
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. California's cost of living is higher than the national average by 51.7 points.
💡 High cost of living area. Ensure your pay compensates for the increased expenses.
Housing Cost: Very High
Utilities: High
Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.
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Average Hourly Rate
$55/hr
Average Weekly Pay
$2,200
Average Annual Pay
$114,400
Requirements for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurses
- BLS
- PALS
- 2+ years PICU experience
Note: Requirements may vary by facility and state. Always verify specific requirements with your travel nurse agency.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pay by State
Browse detailed PICU travel nurse pay guides for each state.
$42/hr
AK$55/hr
AZ$48/hr
AR$40/hr
CA$55/hr
CO$50/hr
CT$52/hr
DE$48/hr
FL$51/hr
GA$51/hr
HI$58/hr
ID$46/hr
IL$48/hr
IN$42/hr
IA$40/hr
KS$41/hr
KY$40/hr
LA$43/hr
ME$46/hr
MD$50/hr
MA$56/hr
MI$45/hr
MN$48/hr
MS$38/hr
MO$42/hr
MT$44/hr
NE$41/hr
NV$50/hr
NH$48/hr
NJ$52/hr
NM$46/hr
NY$58/hr
NC$44/hr
ND$42/hr
OH$52/hr
OK$40/hr
OR$54/hr
PA$48/hr
RI$50/hr
SC$42/hr
SD$40/hr
TN$41/hr
TX$46/hr
UT$45/hr
VT$48/hr
VA$47/hr
WA$56/hr
WV$38/hr
WI$44/hr
WY$44/hr
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurses make?
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurses typically earn between $50 and $65 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $55/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate typically ranges from $94-105 per hour.
What are the requirements for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurses?
Requirements for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurses typically include: BLS, PALS, 2+ years PICU experience. Requirements may vary by facility and state.
What is the demand for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurses?
The demand for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurses is high. This specialty offers good job opportunities and competitive pay rates.
Which states pay the most for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurses?
California, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, and Oregon typically offer the highest pay rates for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurses. However, consider cost of living when evaluating total compensation. Use our [state comparison tool](/compare-states/) to compare pay across different states.