Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide
Average Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$53.94/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse is $53.94 per hour. This is 15% higher than the nursing US average of $45.99.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$53.94/hour
15% higher than the nursing US average.
$45.99/hour
United States
Where do Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses get paid the most?
California pays Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $77 per hour, followed by Massachusetts ($71) and Wisconsin ($61). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $98. For comparison, the national average for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses is $54 per hour — California pays 43% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $77 | $98 |
| Massachusetts | $71 | $81 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $69 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Virginia | $53 | $57 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Texas | $51 | $61 |
| Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Oklahoma | $48 | $53 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Ohio | $44 | $47 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Utah | $43 | $50 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Florida | $42 | $51 |
| Michigan | $40 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse jobs?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by UW Health ($50) and BJC HealthCare ($40). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the national average for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $58 |
| UW Health | $50 | $50 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on November 14, 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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Go to the guideTop Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Neuro ICU Clinical Nurse Manager
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$92K-152K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Methodist Hospital
- Cibolo, TX
$60-61/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Methodist Hospital
- Schertz, TX
$60-61/hour
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