Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide
Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$52.95/hour
The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse is $52.95 per hour. This is 8% higher than the nursing US average of $48.49.
Last updated on September 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$52.95/hour
8% higher than the nursing US average.
$48.49/hour
United States
Where do Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses get paid the most?
Colorado pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Kansas ($51) and Texas ($50). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the national average for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $53 per hour — Colorado pays 4% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $55 | $63 |
| Kansas | $51 | $59 |
| Texas | $50 | $60 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Georgia | $47 | $53 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse jobs?
UW Health pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($48). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the national average for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $53 per hour — UW Health pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UW Health | $50 | $50 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $52 |
Last updated on September 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Jobs
CVICU Charge Nurse Supervisor
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Asheville, NC
- 3x12 hrs
$90K-125K/year
approximately $48-67/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
- Methodist Hospital
- Cibolo, TX
$46-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
- Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
- Cibolo, TX
$46-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
- Methodist Hospital
- Schertz, TX
$46-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$40-60/hour
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