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  • Phoebe Health
  • Albany, GA
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  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Springfield, OR
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  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Portland, OR
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • DaVita Inc
  • Coos Bay, OR
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Arlington, TX
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
  • Hershey, PA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Northside Hospital - Forsyth
  • Cumming, GA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Gwinnett Medical Center - Lawrenceville
  • Lawrenceville, GA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Gwinnett Medical Center - Lawrenceville
  • Lawrenceville, GA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Northside Hospital - Forsyth
  • Cumming, GA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Gwinnett Medical Center - Lawrenceville
  • Lawrenceville, GA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Northside Hospital - Atlanta
  • Atlanta, GA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Northside Hospital - Atlanta
  • Atlanta, GA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Pittsburgh, PA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Guthrie Health
  • Sayre, PA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Guthrie Health
  • Sayre, PA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Guthrie Health
  • Sayre, PA
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  • Guthrie Health
  • Sayre, PA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • The Tampa General Hospital
  • Tampa, FL
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • State of Virginia
  • Charlottesville, VA
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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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