Critical Care Nurses in California
Critical care nurses provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units who have serious or life-threatening conditions. They work in hospital intensive care units (ICUs) and coronary care units (CCUs), monitoring patients closely, administering medications and treatments, and responding quickly to changes in patient condition. In California the median pay is $140,270 a year, 44% above the national median of $97,550.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Chief Nurse - Critical Care Nursing · Veterans Health Administration · San Francisco, California · $227929–$228000
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Critical Care Nurses.
Licenses and training in California
Critical Care Nurses pay in other states
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 29-1141.03. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.