Q: 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.

Question 1

How much do staff Acute Care Nurse jobs pay?

Accepted Answer

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, the average hourly salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $30 per hour, but can pay up to $100 per hour.

Question 2

What hospitals currently have the most Acute Care Nurse job opportunities?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 3

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing  jobs?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Where can I learn more about working as a Acute Care Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at Vivian's Acute Care Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Question 7

What is an Acute Care Nurse?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What certifications are commonly held by acute care nurses?

Accepted Answer

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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