As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cardiovascular Nurse in the US is $75,717, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,456 weekly, or $6,310 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cardiovascular Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cardiovascular Nurse in the US vary widely, spanning from $60,716 to $92,718. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,865) and 75th percentile ($84,616), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,718 per year. This $16,751 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Cardiovascular Nurse often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 22 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cardiovascular Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cardiovascular Nurse Salary $60,716 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cardiovascular Nurse Salary $67,865 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cardiovascular Nurse Salary $75,717 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cardiovascular Nurse Salary $84,616 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cardiovascular Nurse Salary $92,718 US May 01, 2026
25% $67,865 10% $60,716 90% $92,718 75% $84,616 $75,717 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Cardiovascular Nurse ?

Cardiac nursing is a nursing specialty that works with patients who suffer from various conditions of the cardiovascular system. Cardiac nurses help treat conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction and cardiac dysrhythmia under the direction of a cardiologist. Cardiac nurses perform postoperative care on a surgical unit, stress test evaluations, cardiac monitoring, vascular monitoring, and health assessments. Cardiac nurses must have Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. In addition...

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  1. This Job:

    Cardiovascular Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cardiovascular Nurse in the United States. The base salary for Cardiovascular Nurse ranges from $67,865 to $84,616 with the average base salary of $75,717. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,334 to $85,989 with the average total cash compensation of $76,970.

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Skills associated with Cardiovascular Nurse: Patient Care

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