Acute Care Nurse Jobs
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Critical Care Float Pool RN
- St. David's HealthCare
- Austin, TX
Registered Nurse Critical Care Float Pool
- St. David's HealthCare
- Austin, TX
Critical Care Float Pool RN
- Saint David's Round Rock Medical Center
- Round Rock, TX
Critical Care Float Pool RN
- Saint David's Round Rock Medical Center
- Round Rock, TX
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Acute Inpatient
- Houston Northwest Medical Center
- Houston, TX
Float Pool RN – Med/Surg, Telemetry, PCU
- Medical City Dallas
- Irving, TX
New Graduate RN Residency Program
- Rockdale Medical Center
- Conyers, GA
Registered Nurse Residency Program
- Piedmont Henry Hospital
- Stockbridge, GA
Charge Nurse
- Cartersville Medical Center
- Cartersville, GA
Float Pool RN
- Piedmont Henry Hospital
- Stockbridge, GA
Critical Care Float Pool RN
- St. David's Medical Center
- Cedar Park, TX
Critical Care Float Pool RN
- Saint David's Round Rock Medical Center
- Round Rock, TX
Critical Care Float Pool RN
- St. David's Medical Center
- Pflugerville, TX
RN Critical Care Float Pool
- St. David's Medical Center
- Cedar Park, TX
Critical Care Float Pool RN
- St. David's Medical Center
- Pflugerville, TX
Critical Care Float Pool RN
- St. David's Medical Center
- Cedar Park, TX
Critical Care Float Pool RN
- St. David's Medical Center
- Pflugerville, TX
RN Preceptor - Acute Care Teaching Unit
- Piedmont Athens Regional
- Athens, GA
Critical Care Float Pool RN
- St. David's HealthCare
- Austin, TX
Float Pool Operating Room Nurse
- Overland Park Regional Medical Center
- Overland Park, KS
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Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$45.63/hour
The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $45.63 per hour. This is 4% higher than the nursing US average of $43.73.
Last updated on March 30, 2026. 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 Medical City Dallas Hospital (77 jobs), University of Colorado Hospital (41 jobs), and UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC (29 jobs).
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 7 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average and up to $55 per hour for the highest-paying role.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 22 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $67 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 606 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,145 per hour on average, and up to $3,944 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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