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How much does a Intensive Care Nurse Leader make in Chicago, IL? The average Intensive Care Nurse Leader salary in Chicago, IL is $132,500 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $118,100 and $149,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salary $104,990 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salary $118,100 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salary $132,500 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salary $149,400 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Intensive Care Nurse Leader Salary $164,787 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25% $118,100 10% $104,990 90% $164,787 75% $149,400 $132,500 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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