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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

  • Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital
  • PORTLAND, OR

$48-90/hour

Above Average Pay
Posted Today
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
  • PORTLAND, OR

$48-90/hour

Above Average Pay
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Acute Care

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO

$92K-150K/year

Above Average Pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • PennState Health
  • Hershey, PA
  • 3x12 hrs, Flexible

$38-54/hour

Flexible
3x12
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • PennState Health
  • Hershey, PA
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$38-54/hour

Days
3x12
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • PennState Health
  • Hershey, PA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$38-54/hour

Nights
3x12
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • ChenMed
  • Philadelphia, PA

$73K-104K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • ChenMed
  • Philadelphia, PA

$73K-104K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • ChenMed
  • Tampa, FL

$73K-104K/year

Posted Today
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • ChenMed
  • Louisville, KY

$73K-104K/year

View job details for Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
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Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Sign-On Bonus

$34-49/hour

Sign-On Bonus
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Sign-On Bonus

$30-47/hour

Sign-On Bonus
Posted Today
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Sign-On Bonus

$30-47/hour

Sign-On Bonus
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
Posted Today
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN
  • Nights

$33-46/hour

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

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN
  • Days

$33-46/hour

Days
Posted Today
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Acute Care

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN
  • Nights

$33-46/hour

Nights
Posted Today
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Acute Care

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN
  • Nights

$33-46/hour

Nights
Posted Today
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Swedish Medical Center
  • Englewood, CO
  • Days

$35-46/hour

Days
Posted Today
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Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$44.27/hour

The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $44.27 per hour. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $46.13.

Last updated on January 29, 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 Northside Hospital - Atlanta (19 jobs), TriStar Centennial Medical Center (19 jobs), and Gwinnett Medical Center - Lawrenceville (18 jobs).

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, January 31st 2025, Vivian has 325 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,098 per hour on average, and up to $3,539 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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