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ICU Nurse jobs — apply across leading institutions
ICU Nurses care for critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, and advanced organ support across adult, paediatric, and cardiac ICUs.
Median Salary
$105k
$75.6k – $147k
Demand Score
98/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
8.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+18%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for icu nurses in the global healthcare market is exceptionally strong. Healthcare employers report a 18% year-on-year increase in ICU Nurse mandates, driven by post-pandemic workforce shortages, capacity expansion, and home-care growth.
Compensation
ICU Nurse compensation typically falls between $75.6k and $147k, with experienced icu nurses in the global healthcare market commanding $147k+ at academic medical centers, premium hospital systems, and private healthcare networks. Total compensation often includes call pay, performance incentives, CME budgets, malpractice cover, and relocation support.
Career trajectory
ICU Nurses typically progress to Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse roles, or into charge nurse, nurse practitioner, and nursing leadership positions across the global hiring healthcare market.
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ICU Nurse jobs by city
ICU Nurse jobs in New York
13.4K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Los Angeles
11.8K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Chicago
10.5K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Houston
10.9K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Dallas
10.5K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in San Francisco
10.9K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in San Diego
9.2K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in San Jose
10.1K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Seattle
10.1K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Boston
10.9K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Washington
10.5K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Miami
9.7K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Atlanta
10.1K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Philadelphia
9.2K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Phoenix
9.2K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Denver
9.2K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Minneapolis
8.4K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Austin
9.7K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Orlando
8.8K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Nashville
9.2K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Charlotte
8.8K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Portland
8.8K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Pittsburgh
8.4K openings · United States
ICU Nurse jobs in Detroit
8.0K openings · United States
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a ICU Nurse in the global healthcare market is around $105k, typically ranging from $75.6k to $147k based on experience, sub-specialisation, and the type of healthcare institution.
