Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$44.73/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse is $44.73 per hour. This is 9% lower than the nursing US average of $48.98.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$44.73/hour
9% lower than the nursing US average.
$48.98/hour
United States
Where do Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses get paid the most?
California pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $84 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($61) and Colorado ($55). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $101. For comparison, the national average for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $45 per hour — California pays 87% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $84 | $101 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
| Colorado | $55 | $59 |
| Connecticut | $54 | $61 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Virginia | $52 | $59 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Texas | $48 | $60 |
| Georgia | $46 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Michigan | $44 | $48 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| Florida | $34 | $51 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($40) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($40). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the national average for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $58 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $40 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $40 | $46 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Career Guide
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- Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
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$62-88/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
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- Thousand Oaks, CA
$62-88/hour
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- Riverside Community Hospital
- Riverside, CA
$60-85/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Manchester Memorial Hospital
- East Longmeadow, MA
$69+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
- Las Vegas, NV
$51-77/hour
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