*A job as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse falls under the broader career category of Acute Care Nurses. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Acute Care Nurses :
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
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Median Annual Wage |
$72,180 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$34.70* |
Total Employed Nationally |
2,857,180 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.