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ICU - Intensive Care Unit · Apr 20, 2026

The Highest-Paying Cities for ICU Travel Nurses Right Now

Pay rates for ICU travel contracts vary by $1,000+ per week depending on city. Here is which markets pay most, why, and how to lock the best rate.