The median Cvicu Nurse salary is $69.79 per hour, or $145,163 per year, based on 2,935 job postings across 45 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$69.79
Median hourly
$145,163
Annual salary
$52-$87
Pay range
45
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Cvicu Nurse earns $69.79/hr, with most posted roles landing between $59.97 and $80.28/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +30.3% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Santa Clara, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Chattanooga, TENNESSEE 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
+30.3%
Current median: $79.03/hr
Prior period: $60.67/hr
Job openings
-85.5%
207 recent postings
Previous period: 1,428 postings
Daily pay signal
$81.69/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Cvicu 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 $79.03/hr, up from $60.67/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
$52.44
$109,075/yr
Median
$69.79
$145,163/yr
Top earners
$86.67
$180,274/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $79.00/hr | 197 |
Mar 2026 | $60.84/hr | 1,438 |
Feb 2026 | $78.80/hr | 310 |
Jan 2026 | $78.50/hr | 327 |
Dec 2025 | $80.50/hr | 276 |
Nov 2025 | $77.28/hr | 387 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
10 postings · 6 companies
$55.15
$53-$59
Estimated from national data
~$69.85
—
67 postings · 25 companies
$63.33
$59-$76
21 postings · 9 companies
$37.50
$38-$59
494 postings · 51 companies
$86.07
$80-$95
21 postings · 12 companies
$82.00
$80-$91
33 postings · 11 companies
$61.13
$60-$64
Estimated from national data
~$56.92
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72 postings · 28 companies
$61.59
$60-$64
54 postings · 20 companies
$53.44
$48-$59
70 postings · 44 companies
$61.85
$60-$65
21 postings · 16 companies
$68.56
$65-$71
Estimated from national data
~$62.84
—
76 postings · 28 companies
$77.95
$72-$80
59 postings · 36 companies
$56.61
$54-$59
Estimated from national data
~$63.09
—
17 postings · 12 companies
$58.50
$54-$60
38 postings · 23 companies
$67.67
$63-$71
Estimated from national data
~$63.37
—
11 postings · 5 companies
$78.60
$70-$79
54 postings · 24 companies
$74.78
$66-$81
175 postings · 49 companies
$78.72
$75-$83
47 postings · 22 companies
$78.25
$78-$81
5 postings · 3 companies
$75.69
$64-$84
Estimated from national data
~$75.77
—
71 postings · 29 companies
$61.10
$60-$63
15 postings · 12 companies
$67.00
$66-$68
92 postings · 30 companies
$64.45
$63-$68
12 postings · 9 companies
$79.64
$77-$82
30 postings · 10 companies
$76.75
$71-$83
43 postings · 17 companies
$78.39
$77-$80
59 postings · 40 companies
$52.67
$50-$56
177 postings · 62 companies
$79.08
$75-$83
188 postings · 62 companies
$63.62
$57-$78
Estimated from national data
~$67.53
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121 postings · 46 companies
$61.61
$59-$70
140 postings · 40 companies
$77.71
$73-$79
15 postings · 7 companies
$66.10
$65-$71
Estimated from national data
~$66.19
—
5 postings · 1 companies
$78.00
$78-$78
58 postings · 42 companies
$53.34
$50-$58
Estimated from national data
~$63.40
—
105 postings · 50 companies
$55.14
$51-$61
180 postings · 55 companies
$52.50
$49-$57
Estimated from national data
~$76.05
—
Estimated from national data
~$62.76
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53 postings · 21 companies
$77.61
$69-$81
21 postings · 8 companies
$64.96
$61-$65
34 postings · 31 companies
$51.52
$49-$54
160 postings · 51 companies
$67.47
$65-$71
Estimated from national data
~$74.28
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Cvicu Nurse salaries.
Santa Clara
California · 110 postings
$95.61/hr
San Francisco
California · 39 postings
$93.69/hr
Palo Alto
California · 28 postings
$91.63/hr
San Jose
California · 12 postings
$87.64/hr
Oakland
California · 15 postings
$86.67/hr
Chattanooga
Tennessee · 13 postings
$36.50/hr
Little Rock
Arkansas · 11 postings
$37.50/hr
Fort Worth
Texas · 20 postings
$45.17/hr
Chandler
Arizona · 13 postings
$46.50/hr
Tampa
Florida · 27 postings
$49.08/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Cvicu Nurse positions.
Aequor Healthcare
9 postings
$96.83/hr
Theraex Staffing Services
18 postings
$92.63/hr
Fusion Medical Staffing-nursing
16 postings
$91.33/hr
Compunnel Healthcare
12 postings
$87.00/hr
Health Advocates Network - Northeast
10 postings
$86.94/hr
Commonspirit Health
37 postings
$37.50/hr
American Medical Staffing
7 postings
$52.50/hr
Junxion Med Staffing
21 postings
$53.28/hr
Premier Medical Staffing Services
21 postings
$54.27/hr
Synergy Medical Staffing
6 postings
$54.89/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Rn - Cvicu | 1,799 | $74.38/hr |
| Cvicu Registered Nurse | 785 | $62.00/hr |
| Nurse Rn - Pediatrics Cvicu | 139 | $78.33/hr |
| Pediatric Cvicu Rn | 66 | $58.33/hr |
| Cvicu Nurse | 39 | $37.50/hr |
| Pediatric Cvicu Registered Nurse | 38 | $68.39/hr |
| Pediatric Cvicu Nurse | 18 | $73.95/hr |
| Cvicu Vad Coordinator Rn | 14 | $79.75/hr |
| Cvicu Rn | 12 | $69.21/hr |
| Cvicu Travel Nurse | 9 | $55.61/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Cvicu Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Cvicu Nurse salary is $69.79 per hour, or $145,163 annually. Pay ranges from $52.44/hr (10th percentile) to $86.67/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 2,935 job postings, the highest paying states for Cvicu Nurses include California, Colorado, Nevada. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 2,935 Cvicu Nurse job postings across 45 states, from 161 different healthcare employers.
Cvicu 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.
Cvicu Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 30.3%.
Cvicu Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $10.49 to $16.88 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Santa Clara offer $95.61/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $36.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Cvicu Nurses typically earn around $52.44 to $59.97 per hour ($109,075 to $124,738 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $69.79/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 2,935 active postings with listed compensation for Cvicu 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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