Surgical ICU Nurse Jobs

As of Wednesday, May 28th 2025, Vivian has 19 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $56 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

As of Wednesday, May 28th 2025, Vivian has 992 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,150 per hour on average, and up to $3,480 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Take a look at Vivian's Surgical ICU Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) nurses are registered nurses who specialize in caring for critically ill patients who either require surgery or are recovering from surgery. The SICU is a fast-paced, high acuity critical care environment that can provide a very rewarding experience for nurses who are passionate about helping critically ill patients. Due to a shortage of qualified critical care nurses, surgical ICU nurses are always in high demand.

Surgical intensive care nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Certification in Acute/Critical Care Nursing - Adult (CCRN-Adult), among others.