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NICU Nurse jobs — apply across leading institutions
NICU Nurses provide intensive care for premature and critically ill newborns in Level II/III neonatal units.
Median Salary
$100k
$72.0k – $140k
Demand Score
95/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+16%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for nicu nurses in the global healthcare market is exceptionally strong. Healthcare employers report a 16% year-on-year increase in NICU Nurse mandates, driven by post-pandemic workforce shortages, capacity expansion, and home-care growth.
Compensation
NICU Nurse compensation typically falls between $72.0k and $140k, with experienced nicu nurses in the global healthcare market commanding $140k+ 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
NICU Nurses typically progress to ICU Nurse, Neonatologist roles, or into charge nurse, nurse practitioner, and nursing leadership positions across the global hiring healthcare market.
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NICU Nurse jobs by city
NICU Nurse jobs in New York
5.4K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Los Angeles
4.8K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Chicago
4.3K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Houston
4.4K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Dallas
4.3K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in San Francisco
4.4K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in San Diego
3.7K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in San Jose
4.1K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Seattle
4.1K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Boston
4.4K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Washington
4.3K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Miami
3.9K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Atlanta
4.1K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Philadelphia
3.7K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Phoenix
3.7K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Denver
3.7K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Minneapolis
3.4K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Austin
3.9K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Orlando
3.6K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Nashville
3.7K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Charlotte
3.6K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Portland
3.6K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Pittsburgh
3.4K openings · United States
NICU Nurse jobs in Detroit
3.2K openings · United States
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a NICU Nurse in the global healthcare market is around $100k, typically ranging from $72.0k to $140k based on experience, sub-specialisation, and the type of healthcare institution.
