How much do travel Travel Acute Care Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, August 26th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Acute Care Nurse is $2,180, but can pay up to $3,393 per week.

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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.

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Float Med-Surg/ED RN

Kapaau, Hawaii
Kohala Hospital
Reliable Nurse Staffing and 27 others

UP TO $2,811/wk

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Med Surg Tele Float Pool RN

Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic
Arrow Healthcare Staffing and 27 others

UP TO $2,786/wk

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MS/Tele Float RN

Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic
Aequor Healthcare and 31 others

UP TO $2,786/wk

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PCU Float RN

Wichita Falls, Texas
United Regional Health Care System
LanceSoft and 23 others

UP TO $2,772/wk

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PCU Float RN

Wichita Falls, Texas
United Regional Health Care System
Reliable Nurse Staffing and 21 others

UP TO $2,772/wk

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ED RN

Bricktown, New Jersey
Ocean Medical Center
Aequor Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,700/wk

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Med Surg RN

Green Bay, Wisconsin
Bellin Hospital
Coast Medical Service and 7 others

UP TO $2,686/wk

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View job details for Medical Surgical / Telemetry RN

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Medical Surgical / Telemetry RN

Pikeville, Kentucky
Pikeville Medical Center
Aequor Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $2,572/wk

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Float Pool RN

Kealakekua, Hawaii
Kona Community Hospital
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 22 others

UP TO $2,570/wk

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View job details for MS/Tele Float RN

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MS/Tele Float RN

Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $2,544/wk

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View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN

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Med Surg Telemetry RN

Biddeford, Maine
Southern Maine Health Care Medical Center -Biddeford
Aequor Healthcare and 21 others

UP TO $2,540/wk

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PCU Float RN

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
LeaderStat and 3 others

UP TO $2,524/wk

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View job details for Telemetry/MedSurg RN

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Telemetry/MedSurg RN

Bridgeport, West Virginia
United Hospital Center
Aequor Healthcare and 28 others

UP TO $2,522/wk

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Float Pool RN

Janesville, Wisconsin
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center
TravSource and 34 others

UP TO $2,520/wk

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View job details for Med/Surg Float RN

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Med/Surg Float RN

Little Rock, Arkansas
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
TRS Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $2,520/wk

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Med Surg Float RN

Little Rock, Arkansas
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
TRS Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $2,520/wk

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View job details for Telemetry Float Pool RN

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Telemetry Float Pool RN

Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital
Care Team Solutions and 12 others

UP TO $2,483/wk

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Telemetry RN

Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital
Voca Healthcare and 21 others

UP TO $2,479/wk

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5x8

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View job details for Medical-Surgical Float RN

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Medical-Surgical Float RN

Green Bay, Wisconsin
Bellin Hospital
Coast Medical Service and 8 others

UP TO $2,479/wk

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View job details for Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN

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Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN

Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center
Uniti Med and 6 others

UP TO $2,469/wk

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Travel Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Acute Care Nurse Salary

$2,184/week

This is equal to the nursing US average

Last updated on August 25, 2026. Based on 349 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Travel Acute Care Nurse Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Acute Care Nurse jobs?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Acute Care Nurse jobs are American Traveler (109), TNAA TotalMed RN (104), and PRIDE Health (86).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, August 26th 2026, Vivian has 39 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $62 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, August 26th 2026, Vivian has 116 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $79 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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

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

What is an Acute Care Nurse?

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.

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.

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