Acute Care Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Phoebe Health
- Albany, GA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
- Albany, GA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
- Albany, GA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Legacy Health System
- Portland, OR
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Northside Hospital - Forsyth
- Cumming, GA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Gwinnett Medical Center - Lawrenceville
- Lawrenceville, GA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Durham, NC
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center
- Williamsport, PA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Carlisle Regional Medical Center
- Carlisle, PA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Carlisle Regional Medical Center
- Carlisle, PA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- South Lake Hospital
- Clermont, FL
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Guthrie Health
- Sayre, PA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Guthrie Health
- Sayre, PA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Guthrie Health
- Sayre, PA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Lubbock Heart Hospital
- Lubbock, TX
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Blue Ridge Healthcare System, Inc
- Valdese, NC
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Orlando Health
- Orlando, FL
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
- Roanoke, VA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- VCU Medical Center
- Richmond, VA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Jackson Health System
- Miami, FL
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Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$42.86/hour
The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $42.86 per hour. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $44.21.
Last updated on February 17, 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 (22 jobs), Northside Hospital - Atlanta (19 jobs), and Gwinnett Medical Center - Lawrenceville (18 jobs).
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Tuesday, February 18th 2025, Vivian has 15 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $47 per hour on average, and up to $61 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Tuesday, February 18th 2025, Vivian has 352 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,037 per hour on average, and up to $2,720 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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