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Critical Care Nurses

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$97,550/yr
Typical range
$80,330 – $112,350
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years

What a Critical Care Nurses does

Critical care nurses care for seriously ill or injured patients in intensive care units (ICUs), monitoring complex medical equipment and providing continuous observation. They make quick decisions to manage life-threatening conditions and support patients' families.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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