How much do staff Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, December 18th 2025, the average hourly salary for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse is $35 per hour, but can pay up to $35 per hour.

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Q: What certifications are commonly held by cardiothoracic surgery nurses?

Cardiothoracic nurses may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), among others.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Thoracic Surgery

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Brandon, FL
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Registered Nurse, Acute Care Transplant & Thoracic

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Lakewood, CO

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Registered Nurse, Acute Care Transplant & Thoracic

UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC
Denver, CO

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Parker, CO

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Solid Organ Transplant & Thoracic Surgery RN

University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

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Registered Nurse, Acute Care Transplant & Thoracic

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Peyton, CO

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Littleton, CO

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Arvada, CO

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University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

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Clinical Lead RN, Pulmonary Thoracic Surgery

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Nashville, TN

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Salary Insights

Average Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Salary

$58.87/hour

The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse is $58.87 per hour. This is 32% higher than the nursing US average of $40.24.

Last updated on March 18, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, December 18th 2025, Vivian has 6 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $61 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, December 18th 2025, Vivian has 103 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,210 per hour on average, and up to $2,853 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What certifications are commonly held by cardiothoracic surgery nurses?

Cardiothoracic nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), among others.

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