The median Cardiovascular Icu Nurse salary is $73.79 per hour, or $153,483 per year, based on 267 job postings across 29 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$73.79
Median hourly
$153,483
Annual salary
$49-$95
Pay range
29
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Cardiovascular Icu Nurse earns $73.79/hr, with most posted roles landing between $63.14 and $81.78/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +28.1% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Santa Clara, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Tyler, TEXAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+28.1%
Current median: $81.76/hr
Prior period: $63.81/hr
Job openings
-63.4%
30 recent postings
Previous period: 82 postings
Daily pay signal
$83.89/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Cardiovascular Icu Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $81.76/hr, up from $63.81/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$49.46
$102,877/yr
Median
$73.79
$153,483/yr
Top earners
$94.88
$197,350/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $81.63/hr | 29 |
Mar 2026 | $63.94/hr | 83 |
Feb 2026 | $69.07/hr | 32 |
Jan 2026 | $79.19/hr | 47 |
Dec 2025 | $80.31/hr | 15 |
Nov 2025 | $80.31/hr | 61 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$70.72
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Estimated from national data
~$66.38
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Estimated from national data
~$73.46
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Estimated from national data
~$77.01
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51 postings · 14 companies
$94.88
$84-$99
15 postings · 13 companies
$78.83
$78-$80
Estimated from national data
~$61.23
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Estimated from national data
~$75.17
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5 postings · 5 companies
$63.17
$61-$64
7 postings · 7 companies
$45.56
$45-$47
Estimated from national data
~$58.70
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Estimated from national data
~$66.99
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Estimated from national data
~$64.55
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Estimated from national data
~$60.57
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13 postings · 8 companies
$66.88
$59-$70
Estimated from national data
~$77.36
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Estimated from national data
~$70.79
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Estimated from national data
~$77.36
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Estimated from national data
~$68.77
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Estimated from national data
~$73.25
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Estimated from national data
~$69.46
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18 postings · 6 companies
$79.49
$75-$83
Estimated from national data
~$63.93
—
Estimated from national data
~$68.64
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Estimated from national data
~$59.61
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Estimated from national data
~$68.04
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19 postings · 17 companies
$67.22
$66-$69
6 postings · 4 companies
$62.31
$60-$63
Estimated from national data
~$59.13
—
Estimated from national data
~$58.46
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Estimated from national data
~$76.39
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Estimated from national data
~$64.49
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23 postings · 12 companies
$79.19
$77-$80
5 postings · 3 companies
$60.52
$58-$62
Estimated from national data
~$72.57
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18 postings · 12 companies
$79.29
$78-$82
10 postings · 10 companies
$66.13
$64-$68
16 postings · 7 companies
$64.90
$64-$65
Estimated from national data
~$71.23
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Estimated from national data
~$67.43
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Estimated from national data
~$67.01
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Estimated from national data
~$68.41
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5 postings · 2 companies
$36.50
$37-$79
19 postings · 17 companies
$49.75
$45-$53
Estimated from national data
~$70.21
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Estimated from national data
~$58.65
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7 postings · 6 companies
$70.03
$60-$83
Estimated from national data
~$64.45
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Estimated from national data
~$76.64
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9 postings · 6 companies
$80.97
$78-$82
Estimated from national data
~$70.26
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Cardiovascular Icu Nurse salaries.
Santa Clara
California · 27 postings
$96.30/hr
Albany
New York · 20 postings
$79.19/hr
Glenwood Springs
Colorado · 15 postings
$78.83/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 10 postings
$78.46/hr
Great Falls
Montana · 19 postings
$67.22/hr
Tyler
Texas · 14 postings
$50.52/hr
Salem
Oregon · 16 postings
$64.90/hr
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma · 10 postings
$66.13/hr
Great Falls
Montana · 19 postings
$67.22/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 10 postings
$78.46/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Cardiovascular Icu Nurse positions.
Pulse Healthcare Services
5 postings
$102.00/hr
Solomon Page
12 postings
$97.62/hr
Olaro
8 postings
$96.29/hr
Coast Medical Service
5 postings
$96.20/hr
13 postings
$84.67/hr
Commonspirit Health
11 postings
$36.50/hr
Gqr Healthcare
6 postings
$58.50/hr
Triage Staffing
9 postings
$60.44/hr
American Traveler
12 postings
$64.17/hr
Nightingale Nurses
5 postings
$65.27/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Icu Registered Nurse | 204 | $70.10/hr |
| Cardiovascular Icu Travel Nurse | 20 | $96.24/hr |
| Cardiovascular Pediatric Icu Registered Nurse | 16 | $74.49/hr |
| Cvicu Nurse | 11 | $36.50/hr |
| Cardiovascular Pediatric Icu Nurse | 9 | $79.39/hr |
| Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Pediatric Icu | 4 | $81.25/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Cardiovascular Icu Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Cardiovascular Icu Nurse salary is $73.79 per hour, or $153,483 annually. Pay ranges from $49.46/hr (10th percentile) to $94.88/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 267 job postings, the highest paying states for Cardiovascular Icu Nurses include California, Wisconsin, Massachusetts. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 267 Cardiovascular Icu Nurse job postings across 29 states, from 65 different healthcare employers.
Cardiovascular Icu Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Cardiovascular Icu Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 28.1%.
Cardiovascular Icu Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $7.99 to $21.09 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Santa Clara offer $96.30/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $50.52/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Cardiovascular Icu Nurses typically earn around $49.46 to $63.14 per hour ($102,877 to $131,331 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $73.79/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 267 active postings with listed compensation for Cardiovascular Icu Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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