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This estimated salary is an approximation based on compensation data points gathered from similar job postings or existing salaries for the same or similar job title within the same market. Average salary insights are based on aggregate data and are not specific to any individual job posting.

Critical Care Nurse

National
$70,000
VA
$80,000

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RN Critical Care
Maxim Healthcare Services | Virginia Beach, VA 6 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit - Local Contact
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions | Richmond, VA 4 weeks ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) - Per Diem
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions | Richmond, VA 4 weeks ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Per Diem
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Critical Care Nurse

A critical care nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who cares for critically ill and high-risk patients.

A typical day in the life of a critical care nurse might include:

  • Evaluating patient conditions, developing care plans, and collaborating with health care teams to provide appropriate care
  • Ordering diagnostic tests and assessing results
  • Advocating for patients and offering education and support to families and caregivers.

Average Salaries for

This estimated salary is an approximation based on compensation data points gathered from similar job postings or existing salaries for the same or similar job title within the same market. Average salary insights are based on aggregate data and are not specific to any individual job posting.

Critical Care Nurse

National
$70,000
VA
$80,000

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Recent Job Postings

RN Critical Care
Maxim Healthcare Services | Virginia Beach, VA 6 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit - Local Contact
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions | Richmond, VA 4 weeks ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) - Per Diem
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions | Richmond, VA 4 weeks ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Per Diem
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions | Richmond, VA 4 weeks ago
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Top Pay by Location

These cities have the highest paying median for Critical Care Nurse
Los Angeles, CA
$97,500
New York, NY
$89,500
Philadelphia, PA
$79,500
Houston, TX
$78,500
Phoenix, AZ
$76,500
Chicago, IL
$75,500
Dallas, TX
$74,000
Tucson, AZ
$71,000
Salary information is calculated from job seeker profiles and job postings. Both hourly and yearly wages could be reported.

A typical day in the life of a critical care nurse might include:

  • Evaluating patient conditions, developing care plans, and collaborating with health care teams to provide appropriate care
  • Ordering diagnostic tests and assessing results
  • Advocating for patients and offering education and support to families and caregivers.

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Insider Tips

A Critical Care Nurse is typically paid an average salary of around $70,000 annually. Education and industry affect critical care nurses' earning potential most substantially. Professionals with an associate's in nursing (ADN) can take on entry-level positions, but higher-level positions often require a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN). Critical care nurses working in government facilities, and either public or private hospitals, typically earn the most.

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