Acute Care Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$75-98/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Core Medical-Perm
- Dallas, TX
- 5x8 hrs
$130K-200K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$92K-150K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$44-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$44-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$75K-115K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Nucleus Healthcare
- Richmond Heights, MO
- 3x12 hrs
$50-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
- Waco, TX
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
- Waco, TX
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center McKinney
- Mckinney, TX
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
- Waco, TX
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$35-55/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
- Waco, TX
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham
- Brenham, TX
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care
- Swedish Medical Center
- Englewood, CO
- Nights
$40-53/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$34-49/hour
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Alton Memorial Hospital
- Alton, IL
$34-49/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-49/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care
- Trident Medical Center
- Charleston, SC
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-47/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Trident Medical Center
- Charleston, SC
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Swedish Medical Center
- Englewood, CO
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$35-46/hour
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Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$45.06/hour
The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $45.06 per hour. This is 2% higher than the nursing US average of $44.36.
Last updated on June 18, 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 (16 jobs), Barnes-Jewish Hospital (14 jobs), and VCU Medical Center (12 jobs).
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, June 20th 2025, Vivian has 48 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $95 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, June 20th 2025, Vivian has 252 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,109 per hour on average, and up to $3,202 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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