Automation index
How much of a ICU nurse’s job can AI already do?
A vitals log comes earlier. Catching the change and calling in time do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
ICU nurse
20%
AI can already do 20% of this job.
#452 / 633
View rankingICU nurse
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Charts, pumps and the bed plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Lines, ventilator and the patient who crashes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Hygiene, turning and preventing sores.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Family at the bed and the news.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
On-call, admissions and handover.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Catch the change and owning the bed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- ICU care
- run the ventilator
- central lines
- chart vitals
- prevent sores
- ICU handover
- infusion pumps
- call the intensivist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2221
IS WORK OVER?
Kayak guide
19%
#497 / 633
View rankingKayak guide
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Flow, kit and the briefing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Water, the novice and the one who flips.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Rescue, the rope and not losing anyone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rapid, the yes or no and aborting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The cold, the wetsuit and not pushing the grade.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Without flipping the group, and whole to the take-out.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- flow
- river rescue
- rapids
- wetsuit
- kayak novices
- rope
- river briefing
- flip
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-7011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5113