Acute Care Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- North Texas Float Pool
- Irving, TX
$50+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- North Texas Float Pool
- Coppell, TX
$50+/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Transylvania Regional Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Med Surg
- Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Med Surg
- Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- North Suburban Medical Center
- Thornton, CO
$39-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float Med Surg
- Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center
- Denver, CO
$39-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- Rose Medical Center
- Denver, CO
$39-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center
- Denver, CO
$39-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- Sky Ridge Medical Center
- Lone Tree, CO
$39-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float OR - Operating Room Med Surg
- North Texas Float Pool
- Fort Worth, TX
$38-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- Reston Hospital Center
- Reston, VA
$38-56/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- LewisGale Medical Center
- Salem, VA
$37-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- Portsmouth Regional Hospital
- Portsmouth, NH
$43-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar Summit Medical Center
- Hermitage, TN
$40-52/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- North Texas Float Pool
- Denton, TX
$48-50/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- Houston Northwest Medical Center
- Houston, TX
$43-50/hour
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Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$47.19/hour
The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $47.19 per hour. This is 2% lower than the nursing US average of $48.00.
Last updated on August 13, 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 University of Colorado Hospital (43 jobs), Medical City Dallas Hospital (32 jobs), and Barnes-Jewish Hospital (24 jobs).
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 72 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $70 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 1,537 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,184 per hour on average, and up to $3,393 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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