Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
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.
Salaries for Acute Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Acute Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$42.86/hour
3% lower than the nursing US average.
$44.21/hour
United States
Where do Acute Care Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Acute Care Nurses get paid the most?
State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Oregon | $60 | $73 |
North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
Texas | $44 | $52 |
Georgia | $44 | $48 |
Pennsylvania | $43 | $48 |
Florida | $39 | $45 |
Virginia | $38 | $43 |
Tennessee | $37 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Community Medical Centers | $86 | $86 |
Legacy Health | $69 | $69 |
PennState Health | $46 | $46 |
Baylor Scott & White Health | $45 | $45 |
HealthOne | $43 | $46 |
Core Medical-Perm | $42 | $42 |
BJC HealthCare | $40 | $42 |
HCA St. David's Healthcare | $39 | $40 |
HCA TriStar | $37 | $40 |
HCA South Atlantic Division | $36 | $38 |
Last updated on February 17, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-47/hour
Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Core Medical-Perm
- Elmira, NY
- 3x12 hrs
$38-46/hour
Posted 3 days ago
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Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$12+/hour
Posted 5 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$12+/hour
Posted 5 days ago
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$12+/hour
Posted 5 days ago
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