Borg, those numbers are wrong. A top-scale registered nurse makes +/- $50-$75 an hour. Yes, hospitals are offering bonuses to new hires but they're in the neighborhood of $5k-$10k, payable after six-12 months on the job.
A nursing career can mean high earning potential depending on what you specialize in. Here are the top 15 highest-paid nursing jobs for 2023!
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ICU Nurse: Annual $95,000 or $50.75/hr*
ICU nurses require a specialized set of skills since they literally deal with life-and-death matters on a daily basis. They often work in hospital ICUs but also can work in other areas of nursing. Becoming a critical care nurse is seen as one of the most coveted positions in nursing, as these nurses possess a very high level of critical thinking and nursing skills.
ICU Nurse Salary
The average annual salary for ICU Nurses was $95,000 as of August 2021, according to
ZipRecruiter. While the range typically falls between $52,000 and $173,000, critical care nurses often make well over $100,000 based on their shift, hospital, and location. New nurses generally start at the lower end of the pay scale before quickly moving up. Critical care nurses typically work 36 hours per week, making their hourly wage approximately $50.75 on average.