Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$32.78/hour
The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $32.78 per hour. This is 14% lower than the nursing US average of $37.24.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Acute Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Acute Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$32.78/hour
14% lower than the nursing US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
Where do Acute Care Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Acute Care Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $42 | $60 |
| Minnesota | $39 | $50 |
| Arizona | $38 | $49 |
| Colorado | $37 | $49 |
| Texas | $36 | $48 |
| Michigan | $35 | $46 |
| Wisconsin | $35 | $46 |
| Virginia | $35 | $48 |
| Vermont | $34 | $46 |
| Florida | $33 | $44 |
| North Carolina | $32 | $43 |
| South Carolina | $31 | $40 |
| Missouri | $31 | $43 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $39 |
| Kansas | $30 | $39 |
| Arkansas | $29 | $38 |
| Mississippi | $29 | $39 |
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Staff Position
Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$34-49/hour
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Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$34-49/hour
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Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-49/hour
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- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$34-49/hour
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Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$34-49/hour
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