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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Community Regional Medical Center
  • Fresno, CA
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$75-98/hour

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Community Regional Medical Center
  • Fresno, CA
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$44-60/hour

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Community Regional Medical Center
  • Fresno, CA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$44-60/hour

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
  • Waco, TX
  • 5x8 hrs, Evenings

$35-55/hour

Evenings
5x8
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
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Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
  • Waco, TX
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$35-55/hour

Nights
3x12
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
  • Waco, TX
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$35-55/hour

Nights
3x12
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center McKinney
  • Mckinney, TX
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$35-55/hour

Days
3x12
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care

  • Swedish Medical Center
  • Englewood, CO
  • Nights

$40-53/hour

Nights
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care

  • Swedish Medical Center
  • Englewood, CO
  • Days

$40-53/hour

Days
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • ChenMed
  • Virginia Beach, VA

$73K-104K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • ChenMed
  • Tampa, FL

$73K-104K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • ChenMed
  • Newport News, VA

$73K-104K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • ChenMed
  • Norfolk, VA

$73K-104K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • ChenMed
  • New Orleans, LA

$73K-104K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • ChenMed
  • Philadelphia, PA

$73K-104K/year

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Acute Care

  • St. David's HealthCare
  • Austin, TX
  • Nights

$34-47/hour

Nights
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN
  • Days

$33-46/hour

Days
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN
  • Nights

$33-46/hour

Nights
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Swedish Medical Center
  • Englewood, CO
  • Days

$35-46/hour

Days
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Core Medical-Perm
  • Scobey, MT
  • 3x12 hrs

$66K-93K/year

3x12
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Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$42.62/hour

The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $42.62 per hour. This is 2% lower than the nursing US average of $43.40.

Last updated on April 11, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Acute Care Nurse Jobs FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most Acute Care Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Acute Care Nurse jobs are TriStar Centennial Medical Center (15 jobs), VCU Medical Center (13 jobs), and Northside Hospital - Atlanta (11 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, April 12th 2025, Vivian has 28 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $85 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, April 12th 2025, Vivian has 432 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,115 per hour on average, and up to $4,366 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Acute Care Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Acute Care Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What is an Acute Care Nurse?

An acute care nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in treating patients with short-term but serious conditions who need immediate assistance. They may be called on to treat a wide array of severe injuries and illnesses, from med-surg patients, to car accident victims, to strokes. Acute care nursing is a rewarding yet challenging career path due to the time-sensitive, critical situations they’re often thrust into. Acute care nurses work in a variety of clinical settings where emergency or critical care is provided. They may also work with a travel nursing agency.

What certifications are commonly held by acute care nurses?

Acute care nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AACN Certification in Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN), AACN Certification in Acute/Critical Care Nursing - Pediatric (CCRN-Pediatric) or AACN TeleICU Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN-E Adult), among others.

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