Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.
At a Glance
Intensive Care Registered Nurse earns an average of $92,562/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 1.7–1.8 years. Top skills: Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit, Nursing.
$92,562/yr
Associate degree
1.7–1.8 years
189
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Critical Care Nurses
Median Wage
$93,600/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (24)
Intensive Care Unit
Nursing
Pediatrics
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Medical Surgical Nursing
Medical Telemetry
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Surgery
Oncology
Travel Nursing
Cardiac Catheterization
Emergency Departments
Operating Room (OR)
Long Term Acute Care
Hospital Experience
Postpartum Care
Acute Care
Critical Care
Nursing Care
Trauma Care
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Coronary Care Unit
Nursing Process
Certifications (6)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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