Acute Care Nurse Jobs
- 175 open jobs
- Jobs added hourly
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Core Medical-Perm
- Chapel Hill, NC
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Judit Inc.
- Richmond, VA
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$31-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care
- Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
- Saint Petersburg, FL
- Nights
$32-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care
- Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
- Saint Petersburg, FL
- Nights
$32-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Trident Medical Center
- Charleston, SC
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Trident Medical Center
- Charleston, SC
- Nights
$30-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Trident Medical Center
- Charleston, SC
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Trident Medical Center
- Charleston, SC
- Days
$30-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Trident Medical Center
- Charleston, SC
- Days
$30-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Blake Medical Center
- Bradenton, FL
- Days
$30-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Blake Medical Center
- Bradenton, FL
- Days
$30-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Blake Medical Center
- Bradenton, FL
- Nights
$30-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Blake Medical Center
- Bradenton, FL
- Nights
$30-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
- Nights
$30-38/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
- Days
$30-38/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
- Nights
$30-38/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-38/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-38/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
- Days
$30-38/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- RKA Recruiting-Permanent Positions
- Claremont, NH
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$35/hour

Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$41.63/hour
This is equal to the nursing US average
Last updated on April 24, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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 (12 jobs), and Northside Hospital - Atlanta (10 jobs).
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, April 25th 2025, Vivian has 25 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $80 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, April 25th 2025, Vivian has 412 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,122 per hour on average, and up to $5,075 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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