Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary
$55.87/hour
The average salary for a Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in North Carolina is $55.87 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $51.57.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$55.87/hour
North Carolina
8% higher than the US average.
$51.57/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($54) and Hickory, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $56 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Tennessee pays Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $37 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($23). Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $56 per hour — Tennessee pays 33% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $23 | $23 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($43). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Career Guide
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Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Asheville, NC
- 3x12 hrs
$90K-125K/year
approximately $48-67/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
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