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Avg. salary range
$104k–$111k
across regions
Hours / Day
10
Days / Week
4
working days
About this career
A critical care nurse cares for very sick, complex patients facing life-threatening problems. They must possess advanced nursing skills and expert knowledge of specialized equipment to monitor and treat patients and often must demonstrate expertise working with specialized population groups before they can practice as a CCN. Critical care nurses assess the risks and benefits of proposed medical interventions, provide life-saving treatment in emergency situations, and nurse patients back to health.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$99,500
Average
$111,300
High
$121,300
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
4 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 to 12 hours long but times can be any time of the day. Shifts are usually 4 or 5 days a week but are not limited to weekdays.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$106,733
Overall Rank
34th
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
9th
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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