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How much does an Intensive Care Nurse Leader make in California? The average Intensive Care Nurse Leader salary in California is $139,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $124,200 and $157,100. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salary $110,452 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salary $124,200 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salary $139,300 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salary $157,100 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salary $173,306 CA March 26, 2024
25% $124,200 10% $110,452 90% $173,306 75% $157,100 $139,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Intensive Care Nurse Leader delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and intensive care unit staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of intensive care unit patient clinical records. Directs nursing service activities for assigned intensive care unit patients. Being an Intensive Care Nurse Leader evaluates intensive care unit staff performance and quality of service. Manages inventory of solutions, supplies, medicines, narcotics, and equipment according to hospital policies, procedures and regulations. In addition, Intensive Care Nurse Leader coaches and develops nursing staff. Requires a bachelor's degree of accredited nursing program. Typically reports to top management. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). The Intensive Care Nurse Leader manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as an Intensive Care Nurse Leader typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $133,083 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $134,977 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $139,775 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $132,830 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $129,421 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $137,755 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $133,462 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $125,759 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $154,043 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $153,664 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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