Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs?

The highest paying employer for Acute Care Nurse jobs is Community Medical Centers, with average pay up to $53/hr. This is 26% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles. Other top employers include UW Health, with average pay up to $49/hr, Pyramid Consulting, with average pay up to $$46/hr and St. Luke's Health System, with average pay up to $45/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$39.60/hour

The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $39.60 per hour. This is 2% higher than the nursing US average of $38.80.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Acute Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$39.60/hour

2% higher than the nursing US average.

$38.80/hour

United States

Where do Acute Care Nurses get paid the most?

State	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Oregon	$77	$95
California	$73	$94
New York	$60	$77
Wisconsin	$58	$64
Connecticut	$48	$48
Maryland	$47	$49
North Carolina	$45	$46
Alaska	$44	$59
Georgia	$43	$53
Missouri	$42	$54
Oklahoma	$41	$53
Minnesota	$39	$50
Colorado	$38	$40
Texas	$36	$50
Virginia	$33	$38
Kansas	$32	$36
Florida	$32	$35
Kentucky	$31	$40
Tennessee	$30	$33
Arkansas	$29	$38

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Community Medical Centers	$53	$53
UW Health	$49	$49
Pyramid Consulting	$46	$46
St. Luke's Health System	$45	$45
Baylor Scott & White Health	$45	$45
Core Medical-Perm	$41	$42
Atrium Health Navicent	$39	$39
HealthOne	$39	$40
BJC HealthCare	$39	$42
Detroit Medical Center	$37	$37

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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