Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide
Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$53.74/hour
The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse is $53.74 per hour. This is 14% higher than the nursing US average of $46.31.
Last updated on April 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$53.74/hour
14% higher than the nursing US average.
$46.31/hour
United States
Where do Cardiac Stepdown Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Cardiac Stepdown Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $54 | $72 |
| New York | $53 | $81 |
| Nevada | $52 | $53 |
| Missouri | $50 | $58 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Kansas | $47 | $53 |
| Colorado | $47 | $52 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Arizona | $45 | $55 |
| Ohio | $43 | $47 |
| Texas | $43 | $54 |
| Michigan | $41 | $48 |
| Florida | $36 | $45 |
| South Carolina | $31 | $45 |
| Tennessee | $31 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $68 | $81 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $53 | $53 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $47 |
| BJC HealthCare | $45 | $51 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $37 | $37 |
| Lee Health | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on April 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
$70-92/hour
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- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$41-62/hour
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- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$45-64/hour
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Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
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