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Critical Care Nurse

Active jobs

3,436

Median salary

$107,501

$81.4k–$143.1k range

Posted this week

+923

Remote / telehealth

0.2%

7 open roles

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SPECIALTIES · roles

Critical Care Nurse roles: openings and median pay

As of September 20, 2026, Critical Care Nurse hiring on SonicJobs spans 2 roles. ICU Nurse is the largest with 2,630 active openings. Advertised pay ranges from $104,746 (Progressive Care Nurse) to $108,548 (ICU Nurse).

RoleOpen jobsMedianMedian vs. highest
ICU Nurse2,630$108.5k
Progressive Care Nurse1,593$104.7k

Source: aggregated from 3,436 live SonicJobs listings · 2 roles · updated .

02 · LIVE HIRING INSIGHTS

How many Critical Care Nurse jobs are open?

As of September 20, 2026, SonicJobs lists 3,436 active Critical Care Nurse jobs, with 923 posted in the last 7 days.

Posting freshness

Last 7 days27%
8-30 days42%
30+ days31%

Source: aggregated from 3,436 live SonicJobs listings · updated .

03 · SALARY & PAY

How much do Critical Care Nurses earn?

As of September 20, 2026, Critical Care Nurse roles on SonicJobs advertise a median salary of $107,501 (10th–90th percentile $81.4k–$143.1k), based on 1,247 of 3,436 listings that disclose pay.

10th$81.4k
25th$91k
Median$107.5k
75th$129.6k
90th$143.1k
Advertised salary distribution
0k-20k
20k-40k
40k-60k
60k-80k
80k-100k
100k+
Annual rangeJobsShare
0k-20k60%
20k-40k131%
40k-60k171%
60k-80k736%
80k-100k41834%
100k+72058%
Median salary
$107,501 · n=1,247
Average salary
$111,132 · n=1,247
Salary coverage
36.29% · n=3,436
Job count
3436 · n=3,436

Source: aggregated from 3,436 live SonicJobs listings · 36% of listings disclose salary · updated .

04 · TOP LOCATIONS

Where are Critical Care Nurses most in demand?

As of September 20, 2026, Critical Care Nurse demand on SonicJobs is highest in California, Texas, Florida, across 3,436 active listings.

StateOpen jobsMedian
California287$138.8k
Texas214$87.2k
Florida198$82.2k
Michigan173$78.2k
Ohio135$70.8k
Pennsylvania132$79.7k
New York132$121.8k
Georgia118$89.1k

Source: aggregated from 3,436 live SonicJobs listings · counts by state · updated .

05 · HIRING COMPANIES

Which companies are hiring the most Critical Care Nurses?

As of September 20, 2026, the top Critical Care Nurse employers on SonicJobs are Tenet Healthcare Corporation, UHS, Henry Ford Health.

Source: aggregated from 3,436 live SonicJobs listings · employer counts · updated .

06 · EMPLOYMENT TYPES

What types of Critical Care Nurse jobs are available?

As of September 20, 2026, Full time roles make up 77% of 3,436 active Critical Care Nurse listings.

Source: aggregated from 3,436 live SonicJobs listings · employment-type mix · updated .

08 · REMOTE & VISA

Are there remote or visa-sponsored Critical Care Nurse jobs?

As of September 20, 2026, 7 of 3,436 active Critical Care Nurse listings (0.2%) offer remote or telehealth work.

7

Remote / telehealth jobs

0.2% of active Critical Care Nurse listings.

Source: aggregated from 3,436 live SonicJobs listings · remote flag from listings; visa sponsorship is an editorial estimate · updated .

11 · BENEFITS & BONUSES

What benefits do Critical Care Nurse jobs offer?

As of September 20, 2026, Paid time off is the most commonly advertised benefit for Critical Care Nurse roles, appearing in 67% of listings that disclose benefits (44% of all Critical Care Nurse listings).

67%Paid time off
49%Tuition reimbursement
38%Life insurance
26%Flexible spending account
24%Health insurance
24%Retirement plan
23%Employee assistance
17%Sign on bonus
16%Disability insurance

Source: aggregated from 3,436 live SonicJobs listings · benefit mentions · 44% of listings disclose benefits · updated .