ICU Nurse Salary: What You'll Actually Make
ICU base + differentials + CCRN, by experience.
ICU pays a premium over floor. Specifics by experience.
Base
New grad ICU: $70K-90K depending on geography. Most hospitals pay $3-7/h above floor.
With experience
Year 5 ICU nurse: $85K-115K base. CCRN cert adds $1-2/h or 3-5K bonus.
Total comp
Add nights/weekend diff, overtime, charge: $100K-140K achievable year 5 ICU.
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