The median Trauma Icu Nurse salary is $60.41 per hour, or $125,653 per year, based on 198 job postings across 25 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$60.41
Median hourly
$125,653
Annual salary
$46-$79
Pay range
25
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Trauma Icu Nurse earns $60.41/hr, with most posted roles landing between $51.18 and $69.11/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +8.4% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Albany, NEW YORK is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Atlanta, GEORGIA 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
+8.4%
Current median: $63.40/hr
Prior period: $58.47/hr
Job openings
-78.2%
24 recent postings
Previous period: 110 postings
Daily pay signal
$81.72/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Trauma 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 $63.40/hr, up from $58.47/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
$46.00
$95,680/yr
Median
$60.41
$125,653/yr
Top earners
$79.18
$164,694/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $63.40/hr | 24 |
Mar 2026 | $58.47/hr | 110 |
Feb 2026 | $64.15/hr | 27 |
Jan 2026 | $67.00/hr | 13 |
Dec 2025 | $77.00/hr | 10 |
Nov 2025 | $55.50/hr | 14 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$53.92
—
Estimated from national data
~$54.48
—
5 postings · 2 companies
$61.00
$60-$61
Estimated from national data
~$67.37
—
11 postings · 11 companies
$70.27
$67-$73
Estimated from national data
~$69.98
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Estimated from national data
~$69.20
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Estimated from national data
~$65.66
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Estimated from national data
~$57.33
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Estimated from national data
~$68.58
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21 postings · 13 companies
$46.92
$43-$50
Estimated from national data
~$55.05
—
Estimated from national data
~$58.37
—
Estimated from national data
~$70.87
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18 postings · 15 companies
$53.41
$50-$56
Estimated from national data
~$55.31
—
Estimated from national data
~$58.57
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Estimated from national data
~$67.69
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6 postings · 4 companies
$55.00
$54-$55
8 postings · 8 companies
$74.17
$71-$75
Estimated from national data
~$60.37
—
16 postings · 7 companies
$67.48
$60-$75
Estimated from national data
~$55.25
—
Estimated from national data
~$71.21
—
Estimated from national data
~$67.69
—
12 postings · 10 companies
$58.90
$59-$59
Estimated from national data
~$64.84
—
10 postings · 9 companies
$62.25
$62-$66
Estimated from national data
~$66.50
—
Estimated from national data
~$63.53
—
Estimated from national data
~$63.32
—
Estimated from national data
~$71.03
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19 postings · 13 companies
$78.75
$73-$81
9 postings · 4 companies
$51.00
$51-$55
6 postings · 1 companies
$64.15
$64-$64
Estimated from national data
~$66.65
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11 postings · 5 companies
$67.11
$67-$69
Estimated from national data
~$62.36
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.04
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Estimated from national data
~$55.53
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Estimated from national data
~$71.41
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Estimated from national data
~$56.43
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Estimated from national data
~$58.72
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17 postings · 6 companies
$44.44
$44-$51
Estimated from national data
~$67.43
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Estimated from national data
~$61.46
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Estimated from national data
~$59.78
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Estimated from national data
~$70.99
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5 postings · 3 companies
$81.72
$64-$82
Estimated from national data
~$63.41
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Estimated from national data
~$53.49
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Trauma Icu Nurse salaries.
Albany
New York · 13 postings
$78.75/hr
Carmichael
California · 11 postings
$70.27/hr
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma · 11 postings
$67.11/hr
Omaha
Nebraska · 10 postings
$62.25/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 10 postings
$60.00/hr
Atlanta
Georgia · 21 postings
$46.92/hr
Indianapolis
Indiana · 16 postings
$53.41/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 10 postings
$60.00/hr
Omaha
Nebraska · 10 postings
$62.25/hr
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma · 11 postings
$67.11/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Trauma Icu Nurse positions.
Adex Healthcare Staffing Llc
8 postings
$73.17/hr
American Traveler
6 postings
$71.49/hr
Medical Solutions
7 postings
$66.79/hr
Alois Healthcare
6 postings
$64.15/hr
Stability Healthcare
5 postings
$61.15/hr
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Hca
8 postings
$51.66/hr
Junxion Med Staffing
6 postings
$54.53/hr
Nomad
46 postings
$55.50/hr
Access Healthcare
6 postings
$58.50/hr
Stability Healthcare
5 postings
$61.15/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Rn - Trauma Icu | 34 | $60.41/hr |
| Trauma Icu Registered Nurse | 23 | $62.25/hr |
| Burn Trauma Surgical Icu Rn | 14 | $53.41/hr |
| Medical/surgical Trauma Rn | 11 | $46.92/hr |
| Surgical Icu Rn Float To Trauma Icu | 11 | $70.27/hr |
| Icu Registered Nurse (level I Trauma, Epic Emr) | 11 | $78.42/hr |
| Surgical Trauma Rn | 10 | $47.70/hr |
| Orthopedic Trauma Or Rn | 8 | $74.17/hr |
| Nurse - Trauma Icu $1,836/wk | 7 | $51.00/hr |
| Rn - Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown | 5 | $81.72/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Trauma Icu Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Trauma Icu Nurse salary is $60.41 per hour, or $125,653 annually. Pay ranges from $46.00/hr (10th percentile) to $79.18/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 198 job postings, the highest paying states for Trauma Icu Nurses include West Virginia, New York, Maine. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 198 Trauma Icu Nurse job postings across 25 states, from 55 different healthcare employers.
Trauma 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.
Trauma Icu Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 8.4%.
Trauma Icu Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $8.70 to $18.77 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Albany offer $78.75/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $46.92/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Trauma Icu Nurses typically earn around $46.00 to $51.18 per hour ($95,680 to $106,454 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $60.41/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 198 active postings with listed compensation for Trauma 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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