How much do staff Acute Care Nurse jobs pay per hour in North Carolina?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, October 13th 2026, the average hourly Acute Care Nurse salary in North Carolina is $37 per hour but can pay up to $60 per hour.

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Travel Nurse Supervisor RN - Acute Care

Los Angeles, CA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$4,000/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 12 days ago

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Travel Contract

RN - Rapid Response

Asheville, NC
Zack Group
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,776/week

Nights

4x12

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Travel Contract

Tele Float RN

Worcester, MA
HPA Healthcare
4x12 hrs

$3,729/week

4x12

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Posted 6 days ago

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Travel Contract

RN - Rapid Response

Asheville, NC
TotalMed RN
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,644/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Rochester, NY
ProKatchers
4x12 hrs, Days

$5,736/week

Days

4x12

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Travel Contract

CVOR Registered Nurse

Norfolk, NE
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$5,616/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted Today

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham - Internal Travel
5x8 hrs, Nights

$5,600/week

Nights

5x8

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Posted 10 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Assistant Director of Nursing

Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham - Internal Travel
5x8 hrs, Nights

$5,600/week

Nights

5x8

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North Carolina Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$52.39/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in North Carolina is $52.39 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $51.07.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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North Carolina Acute Care Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, October 13th 2026, Vivian has 3 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $41 per hour on average, and up to $49 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, October 13th 2026, Vivian has 79 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,161 per hour on average, and up to $3,776 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.

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