ICU / Critical Care Nurse jobs in the UK

Live icu / critical care nurse roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

520 live icu / critical care nurse roles

RN - ICU

England

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The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering quality care by ensuring compliance with the nursing care plan.

Healthcare
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ICU / Critical Care Nurse salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
South West (indicative)
6 live adverts
£49,920 – £96,647 (midpoint £64,185)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£40,000 – £55,000 (midpoint £47,500)
South East (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£38,000 – £52,000 (midpoint £45,000)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£36,000 – £49,000 (midpoint £42,500)
Midlands (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£36,000 – £48,000 (midpoint £42,000)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£36,000 – £48,000 (midpoint £42,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
1 live advert
£21,775 – £47,000 (midpoint £21,775)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Critical-care courses, post-registration experience and a valid NMC PIN are essential; demand consistently outstrips supply, sustaining strong agency rates. We check registration, DBS and competencies before placement.
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FAQs

What does an ICU nurse earn?

Indicatively £35,000–£55,000 for permanent Band 6–7 roles, with agency premiums on top.

Why are ICU nurses paid more?

Specialist critical-care competencies plus persistent shortages.

What do employers require?

Valid NMC registration, critical-care experience, DBS, occupational-health clearance and current mandatory training.

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