Nursing
ICU Nurse career guide
ICU Nurses work in nursing settings across hospitals, clinics, health systems and HealthTech employers worldwide. Core responsibilities centre on ventilator management, haemodynamic monitoring, sepsis protocols, with pay typically ranging from $12,000 to $120,000 depending on country, employer type and seniority.
Quick answer
ICU Nurses earn approximately $12,000–$120,000 per year with very high global demand. Entry typically requires rn licence plus critical care experience or post-basic icu qualification, plus registration with bodies such as NMC, NCSBN, AHPRA.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Group | Nursing |
| Education | RN licence plus critical care experience or post-basic ICU qualification |
| Certifications | ACLS, CCRN, NCLEX-RN |
| Regulators | NMC, NCSBN, AHPRA |
| Salary range (USD) | $12,000 – $120,000 |
| Demand | Very high |
Core skills
- Ventilator management
- Haemodynamic monitoring
- Sepsis protocols
- ACLS
Career progression
- 1ICU Nurse
- 2Senior ICU Nurse
- 3ICU Charge Nurse
- 4Critical Care Educator
Specialty
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