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Only York, Maine reports pay data for Travel Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $2,500 per week. York, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,601. For comparison, the Maine average for Travel Surgical ICU Nurses is $2,298 per week — York, Maine pays 9% more.

Only Portland, Maine reports pay data for Travel Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $2,622 per week. Portland, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,398. For comparison, the Maine average for Travel Surgical ICU Nurses is $2,298 per week — Portland, Maine pays 14% more.

Only Portland, Maine reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Portland, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Maine average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Portland, Maine pays 27% less.

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