Acute Care Nurse Jobs

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Acute Care Nurse jobs are Overland Park Regional Medical Center (14 jobs), TriStar Centennial Medical Center (13 jobs), and Mercy Hospital Saint Louis (11 jobs).

As of Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 7 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, and up to $56 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

As of Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 312 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,164 per hour on average, and up to $2,942 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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

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.

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.