Salary Range
$68,000 – $110,000
Job Outlook
6% growth through 2032
Education
BSN required; MSN preferred. Minimum 1-2 years med-surg experience typically required.
Work Settings
Onsite
About This Career
ICU Nurses provide specialized critical care to patients with life-threatening conditions in intensive care units. They manage complex medical equipment including ventilators, hemodynamic monitors, and CRRT machines.
Top Skills
Hemodynamic monitoringVentilator managementCRRTCritical care assessmentVasoactive drip managementCode response
Typical Responsibilities
- Monitor critically ill patients continuously
- Manage ventilators and hemodynamic equipment
- Administer high-risk medications and IV drips
- Participate in rapid response and code teams
- Collaborate with intensivists and specialists
- Precept new nurses in critical care
Common Certifications
✓ RN License✓ BLS✓ ACLS✓ CCRN✓ NIHSS✓ TNCC
Career Progression
1
Med-Surg RN
0-2 years experience
2
ICU Staff Nurse
2-5 years experience
3
ICU Charge Nurse
5-8 years experience
4
ICU Nurse Manager
8+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
critical careICUhemodynamic monitoringventilatorCRRTACLSCCRN
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Hiring Industries
Academic Medical CentersLevel I Trauma CentersCommunity Hospitals
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