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RN - ICU
Regional Medical Center · Acute Care Hospital
Weekly Pay Market Forecast
RN - ICU in Louisville, KY
+$2,405 above market
over a 13-week contract vs forecasted avg of $2,155/wk
Trend
Change
+2.4%
over 12 months
Range
$2,115
to $2,182/wk
Forecasts are estimates based on historical trends
8 forecasts remaining today
Estimate How Much Agencies Keep on Every Contract.
Slide the pay for RN - ICU in Buffalo, New York and estimate how much the agency keeps before you ever get paid.
Weekly Gross Pay
With a typical 25% margin, agencies take
The facility pays $2,143/wk total — you get $1,485/wk, the agency keeps the rest.
Where the Bill Rate Goes
Hospital pays $2,143/wk — here's who gets what
$1,485/wk
$122/wk
$536/wk
Total agency take
$658/wk
Position likely to stay open indefinitely at this rate
Tax-Free Stipends (GSA Rates)
Based on GSA per diem for Buffalo, NY
Taxable Wages
Typical Agency Margin
Industry typical: 20–25% margin
Estimated Take-Home
$1,350
per week after taxes
$5,805/month • $70,200/year
Millions of datapoints • 50 States • Real-Time Rates
Disclaimer
Estimates are based on aggregated market data, GSA per diem rates, and a default ~20% employer burden rate (payroll taxes, workers' comp, insurance). Actual rates, margins, and take-home pay vary by agency, contract, and location. NursePal makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of these figures. This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or employment advice.
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ICU RN
Dallas, TX
$2,340/wk
ER RN
Denver, CO
$2,180/wk
Med-Surg RN
Atlanta, GA
$1,960/wk
Forecasted Range
Trend
↑ Rising
Change
+3.1%
Horizon
12 mo
ICU RN · Dallas, TX
Listed
$2,200
Your Counter
$2,450
Market supports your rate
Market Avg
$2,340
Top 10%
$2,620
Your message:
“5 yrs ICU exp + CCRN. Market data shows $2,450 is fair for this role.”
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