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Critical Care Nurse

Active jobs

1,273

Median salary

$115,752

$79.7k–$170.7k range

Posted this week

+200

Remote / telehealth

0.3%

4 open roles

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SPECIALTIES · roles

Critical Care Nurse roles: openings and median pay

As of August 30, 2026, Critical Care Nurse hiring on SonicJobs spans 2 roles. ICU Nurse is the largest with 934 active openings. Advertised pay ranges from $103,795 (Progressive Care Nurse) to $116,314 (ICU Nurse).

RoleOpen jobsMedianMedian vs. highest
ICU Nurse934$116.3k
Progressive Care Nurse703$103.8k

Source: aggregated from 1,273 live SonicJobs listings · 2 roles · updated .

02 · LIVE HIRING INSIGHTS

How many Critical Care Nurse jobs are open?

As of August 30, 2026, SonicJobs lists 1,273 active Critical Care Nurse jobs, with 200 posted in the last 7 days.

Posting freshness

Last 7 days16%
8-30 days20%
30+ days64%

Source: aggregated from 1,273 live SonicJobs listings · updated .

03 · SALARY & PAY

How much do Critical Care Nurses earn?

As of August 30, 2026, Critical Care Nurse roles on SonicJobs advertise a median salary of $115,752 (10th–90th percentile $79.7k–$170.7k), based on 385 of 1,273 listings that disclose pay.

10th$79.7k
25th$89.4k
Median$115.8k
75th$133.8k
90th$170.7k
Advertised salary distribution
0k-20k
20k-40k
40k-60k
60k-80k
80k-100k
100k+
Annual rangeJobsShare
0k-20k21%
20k-40k00%
40k-60k10%
60k-80k4311%
80k-100k9926%
100k+24062%
Median salary
$115,752 · n=385
Average salary
$119,126 · n=385
Salary coverage
30.24% · n=1,273
Job count
1273 · n=1,273

Source: aggregated from 1,273 live SonicJobs listings · 30% of listings disclose salary · updated .

04 · TOP LOCATIONS

Where are Critical Care Nurses most in demand?

As of August 30, 2026, Critical Care Nurse demand on SonicJobs is highest in California, Florida, Texas, across 1,273 active listings.

StateOpen jobsMedian
California109$152.8k
Florida82
Texas75$87.2k
Pennsylvania74$133.8k
New York63$124.5k
Alabama62
Ohio55$82.4k
Michigan50$68.4k

Source: aggregated from 1,273 live SonicJobs listings · counts by state · updated .

05 · HIRING COMPANIES

Which companies are hiring the most Critical Care Nurses?

As of August 30, 2026, the top Critical Care Nurse employers on SonicJobs are UHS, Highmark Health, Adventist Health.

Source: aggregated from 1,273 live SonicJobs listings · employer counts · updated .

06 · EMPLOYMENT TYPES

What types of Critical Care Nurse jobs are available?

As of August 30, 2026, Full time roles make up 82% of 1,273 active Critical Care Nurse listings.

Source: aggregated from 1,273 live SonicJobs listings · employment-type mix · updated .

08 · REMOTE & VISA

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

As of August 30, 2026, 4 of 1,273 active Critical Care Nurse listings (0.3%) offer remote or telehealth work.

4

Remote / telehealth jobs

0.3% of active Critical Care Nurse listings.

Source: aggregated from 1,273 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 August 30, 2026, Paid time off is the most commonly advertised benefit for Critical Care Nurse roles, appearing in 64% of listings that disclose benefits (37% of all Critical Care Nurse listings).

64%Paid time off
50%Tuition reimbursement
32%Life insurance
26%Health insurance
20%Retirement plan
19%Flexible spending account
18%Wellness program
18%Sign on bonus
14%Disability insurance

Source: aggregated from 1,273 live SonicJobs listings · benefit mentions · 37% of listings disclose benefits · updated .