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Job outlook for coronary care unit nurses in the United States
Are coronary care unit nurse jobs in demand?
Coronary care unit nurse job and salary trends over time
Coronary care unit nurse jobs over time
Coronary care unit nurse job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,735 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,700 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,698 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,681 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,655 | 0.00% |
Average coronary care unit nurse salary over time
Coronary care unit nurse salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,242 | $35.21 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $71,268 | $34.26 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $69,741 | $33.53 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $68,059 | $32.72 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $66,552 | $32.00 | +1.4% |
Coronary care unit nurse jobs by state
Most common states for coronary care unit nurses
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 707 | 81% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 1,017 | 76% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 573 | 76% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 669 | 70% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 928 | 69% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 705 | 67% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 419 | 67% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 1,356 | 65% |
| 9 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 441 | 64% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 4,039 | 59% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,752 | 56% |
| 12 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 1,524 | 52% |
| 13 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 10,605 | 51% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 2,847 | 51% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 375 | 51% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 291 | 50% |
| 17 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 5,544 | 48% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 4,912 | 48% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 3,518 | 48% |
| 20 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 2,701 | 48% |
Most common cities for coronary care unit nurses
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $48,571 |
| 2 | Lawrenceville | 1 | 3% | $76,720 |
| 3 | Alhambra | 1 | 1% | $100,730 |
| 4 | Canton | 1 | 1% | $64,306 |
| 5 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0% | $73,898 |
Coronary Care Unit Nurse job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of coronary care unit nurse experts
Troy University
University of Wyoming
Francis Marion University
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Huertas College
Prairie View A & M University
Missouri State University
New York University
New York University
Western Carolina University
San Jose State University
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
The University of Texas at El Paso
Lincoln University
Quinnipiac University
Kayla Jackson RN BSN
BSN Success CoachTroy University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
What general advice would you give to a Coronary Care Unit Nurse?
Kayla Jackson RN BSN: Salary potential varies depending on location, specialty and experience but a few ways to maximize your salary potential are: Consider pursuing further education which can include certifications in your field or area of expertise, an advanced degree, or specialized training. Gain experience. Seek out unique opportunities for professional growth so you can build an exceptional resume. This can position you for higher paying roles. Negotiate strategically-just as we advocate for our patients, we must be an advocate for ourselves. Do your research and know the standards where you are located, but also highlight the skill set you are bringing to the table and articulate how valuable you will be to their organization. Explore different employment settings. Nurses have so many opportunities in different fields, so explore what is out there and base your decision on who offers the best salary and benefits.
Karen Gorton PhD, RN, FNP, MS
Associate Dean, Associate ProfessorUniversity of Wyoming
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
What Coronary Care Unit Nurse skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Karen Gorton PhD, RN, FNP, MS: In nursing, the ability to think critically within the clinical context, communication, and assessment skills will continue to be very important. You, as the nurse, are with the patient for more hours than any other provider. Your ability to look at the patient combined with your assessment, their current issues, their lab values, and clinical presentation will be the difference in their outcome. Once you put your pieces together, your ability to clearly communicate your findings with the providers will advocate for the patient and their care.
Deborah Hopla DNP, APRN-BC, FAANP, FAAN
ProfessorFrancis Marion University
Communication Disorders Sciences And Services
What general advice would you give to a Coronary Care Unit Nurse?
Deborah Hopla DNP, APRN-BC, FAANP, FAAN: You can maximize your salary potential by negotiating. Bring your skills, experience, and never sell yourself short. This is the time to ensure the job is a right fit and that you are considering all the potential benefits and opportunities.
What Coronary Care Unit Nurse skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Cindy Krentz DNP, RN, ACUE: Entering the nursing profession at present offers numerous advantages. Firstly, there's a widespread shortage of nurses nationwide, making nursing a highly sought-after career. With the aging population and retiring nurses, there's a pressing need for new nurses to fill these vacancies. Additionally, nursing offers diverse career paths, allowing individuals to transition between different specialties if desired. Moreover, the field boasts high earning potential, job stability, and flexibility in scheduling.
What will help Coronary Care Unit Nurses increase their earning potential?
Becky Farmer MSRS, RT (R)(M): Education, Education, Education! That is the key to earning potential. Experience is great as well and being the kind of person everyone wants to hire. Being kind, generous, caring and having a great work ethic, that will get you far in life and in your career field.
Wendy Bowles PhD, APRN-CNP, CNE
Associate Clinical Professor, Associate Dean for Baccalaureate ProgramsWhat will help Coronary Care Unit Nurses increase their earning potential?
Wendy Bowles PhD, APRN-CNP, CNE: Nursing offers many opportunities for a career and you never know what door will open for you in your calling to care. You should explore many possibilities and not limit yourself to any one particular area. It is also important to explore your future career and educational doors in the future.
Folake Adelakun DNP, MBA, HCA, MSN, BSN, RN, PHN,CNE
Clinical Assistant ProfessorHuertas College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
What Coronary Care Unit Nurse skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Folake Adelakun DNP, MBA, HCA, MSN, BSN, RN, PHN,CNE: People love nursing because it has been rated the most trusted profession in the United States continually. The reward of appreciation for caring for others. Good pay comparable to some professions. Numerous specialties to choose from. You will always have a job. Lifelong learning. Some dislike nursing because it demands a lot physically, emotionally, and mentally. Stress and job burnout. Work overload. Not enough renumeration. Constant change. Not being appreciated sometimes.
What will help Coronary Care Unit Nurses increase their earning potential?
Allyssa Harris RN, PhD, WHNP-BC: I can't speak for everyone but what I like about being a nurse is the ability to connect one on one with the patient and their family. Patients allow us the privilege of providing care and comfort during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. It is the connection that we share that is the most rewarding. I believe that is this care and education that provides patients with the opportunity to make knowledgeable decisions about their health and well-being. What is most challenging about nursing is the increasing complexity of the patient care provide. Often patients enter the health care system later, having delayed care variety or reasons including lack of access, socio-economic challenges, unawareness, etc. This often increases the complexity of the care needed and nurses are required to have a broad knowledge of many things. I wouldn't say that they dislike the nursing profession, but the work is challenging.
What Coronary Care Unit Nurse skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Alison Alaimo MSN, RN: Nurses spend their days or nights assisting clients and their loved ones on their healthcare journeys. They possess a variety of tools and knowledge in which to do this. They assess and monitor patients, which is often a very dynamic process. They are trained to provide emergency response treatment. They administer medications and perform various aspects of patient care. They provide education to patients and loved ones and advocate for patients' rights and needs. Nurses maintained detailed documentation on all information pertaining to patients. They also work closely as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Finally, they also maintain their own professional development as changes in healthcare are frequent and/or they are interested in pursuing advanced degrees or certifications. Nurses work tirelessly to promote positive patient outcomes
Dr. Monika Feeney
Department Head for the School of Anesthesia and School of NursingMissouri State University
School of Nursing
What skills will help Coronary Care Unit Nurses earn the most?
Dr. Monika Feeney: Advanced practice skills/certifications generally increase your income potential.
What skills stand out on Coronary Care Unit Nurse resumes?
Beth Latimer: Stand-out skills on RN resumes include exposure and competence in public health framed nursing competencies. These include excellence in contextual, patient-centered, clinical care with health promotion, risk reduction expertise. Interprofessional educational experiences are sought after and highly regarded as working with high-performing interprofessional teams needed to plan, deliver, and improve outcomes with patient center care at the forefront is not only beneficial to patients and families but will improve patient outcomes in the long run. Expertise in navigating the health records system and documenting appropriately certainly helps the RN spend more time at the bedside rather than spending lots of time figuring out the electronic health record. At NYU Meyers, we implemented and are utilizing Epic as the electronic health record. Epic is widely utilized in the majority of health systems, and this certainly gives our patients an upper hand since they are continuously utilizing this in simulation. The students are then able to navigate this exact system in the clinical setting and are able to spend less time looking for the right page to document in since they are already familiar with this system.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Coronary Care Unit Nurses?
Beth Latimer: Technical skills are important to master. However, this happens more so "on the job" rather than at graduation. Only practice makes perfect when mastering a skill, and having daily interactions with patients will develop those hard technical skills necessary for success.
Natalya Pasklinsky
Executive Director of Simulation LearningNew York University
Rory Meyers College of Nursing
What skills will help Coronary Care Unit Nurses earn the most?
Natalya Pasklinsky: Critical thinking, prioritization, carefully assessing any situation at the appropriate time, not normalizing the abnormal, and escalating necessary crucial information to the team at that right moment in time will save lives. Great nurses notice, and when in doubt, will take the right actions to get the right type of intervention for their patients and their families with patient advocacy at the forefront.
Terrica Durbin Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Director, School of NursingWestern Carolina University
College of Health and Human Sciences
What soft skills should all Coronary Care Unit Nurses possess?
Terrica Durbin Ph.D.: Communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Coronary Care Unit Nurses?
Terrica Durbin Ph.D.: Clinical skills specific to the nurse's setting, electronic recordkeeping, patient assessment, and prioritizing appropriate interventions.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Coronary Care Unit Nurse job market given the pandemic?
Michelle Hampton Ph.D.: I don't know if I would call these trends, but the challenges I'm hearing and learning about from my students, who are already nurses, are:
Acute care settings are challenged with increased workload and understaffing. They are cross-training nurses from other departments to work in ICU or other places, for which they might not have the experience to meet the hospital's needs or organization. They're also using registry nurses.
Nurses in settings that provide non-urgent services might be laid off or working reduced hours, i.e., elective surgery centers.
I had signed up as an emergency worker with the State of California and, from time to time, receive emails that skilled nursing facilities need staff also.
Essentially, there's always work in nursing, but what varies is the setting, and new nurses will have to consider the level of risk they can accept and are prepared to handle.
Karla Nygren MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, CPN, TCRN
CPN-at-Large Representative, Pediatric Nursing Certification BoardPNCB
What type of skills will young Coronary Care Unit Nurses need?
Karla Nygren MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, CPN, TCRN: These graduates will need to be adaptable to change. Skill sets may be altered and adapted to the ever-changing need of the workforce. Technology will change (telehealth, etc.), and this will lead to workplace environment changes also.
How would you rate the starting salaries for Coronary Care Unit Nurses, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sophia Thomas: AANP does a sample survey of salaries. See below for information from our 2019 survey. It is important to note that salaries range widely, based on clinical and geographical areas as well as the number of years' experience. See below for the information: Source: 2019 AANP National Sample Survey of Nurse Practitioners
-Starting salaries for NPs are exceptional, and usually hover between $80,000-100,000, but that can vary significantly based on geographic location, work setting, and certification/specialty. Some salaries are higher.
-The bureau of labor statistics (BLS) offers an excellent breakdown of salaries by region and state as well: link
-(Note: some stats on the BLS website are reflective of the Mean or Average salary and others represent the Median or midpoint. AANP data are all reported in Median)
-As NPs advance in their careers, there is a clear and positive relationship between number of years' experience and salary growth.
What type of skills will young Coronary Care Unit Nurses need?
Angela Mund: To meet the needs of our current volatile and complex healthcare landscape, all healthcare providers will need to understand the business of healthcare, in addition to providing expert patient care. Starting in 2025, all graduates from nurse anesthesia programs will be awarded a doctoral degree, a doctorate in nursing practice (DNP), or a doctorate in nurse anesthesia practice (DNAP). These degree programs include additional anesthesia experience as well as an understanding of effective leadership, healthcare economics and reimbursement, the use of big data for improving patient outcomes, and evidence-based practice.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Coronary Care Unit Nurses to find work opportunities?
Leslie Robbins Ph.D.: A growing baby boomer population, improved access to health care, and a rapidly retiring nursing workforce have led to nursing shortages across the nation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for more than 1 million nurses by 2022. This substantial demand for nurses has created more significant employment opportunities for recent graduates, especially in the Western and Southern United States.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Coronary Care Unit Nurses to find work opportunities?
Vilma Davis: As previously mentioned, there is a need for nurses throughout the United States. Most nursing programs will intermittently have nurse recruiters come on campus, giving students an opportunity to ask questions and get information about the job market. This is one way that graduates can get plugged into where the needs of nurses are. Graduates can also visit the websites of various hospitals and see what openings are available for which they can apply. Doing a simple google search for "nursing jobs" will yield a plethora of available jobs that they can review and make the decision which they would like to pursue.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Coronary Care Unit Nurses?
Lisa Rebeschi Ph.D.: My hope, in terms of the pandemic's enduring impact on graduates, is the public appreciation and recognition of the RN's vital role. As the largest segment of healthcare providers, nurses will continue to impact the quality and safety of delivered care.