Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide
Average Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$54.10/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse is $54.10 per hour. This is 10% higher than the nursing US average of $48.85.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$54.10/hour
10% higher than the nursing US average.
$48.85/hour
United States
Where do Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses get paid the most?
Wisconsin pays Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Kansas ($52) and Virginia ($52). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the national average for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Wisconsin pays 13% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Virginia | $52 | $59 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Texas | $48 | $60 |
| Georgia | $47 | $53 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse jobs?
UW Health pays Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($45) and BJC HealthCare ($40). For comparison, the national average for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses is $54 per hour — UW Health pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UW Health | $50 | $50 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $45 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Career Guide
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- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$40-60/hour
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- Methodist Hospital
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$42-55/hour
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