Clinical Practice
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse
Cares for critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and complex interventions. One of the most demanding and rewarding clinical specialties.
Salary Range
$65,000 – $100,000
Education
BSN preferred
Next Steps
CCRN Certification, ICU Educator, Critical Care Director
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor hemodynamics and ventilators
- Titrate vasoactive drips
- Perform rapid response to deteriorating patients
- Coordinate with intensivists and specialists
- Support family communication during crisis
Work Settings
Medical ICUSurgical ICUNeuro ICUCardiac ICU
Certifications
CCRN
Career Advancement
CCRN Certification, ICU Educator, Critical Care Director
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