Travel Acute Care Nurse Jobs

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Acute Care Nurse jobs are Host Healthcare (51), Ethos Medical Staffing (49), and American Traveler (44).

As of Sunday, January 11th 2026, Vivian has 91 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $59 per hour.

As of Sunday, January 11th 2026, Vivian has 15 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average and up to $59 per hour for the highest-paying role.

As of Sunday, January 11th 2026, Vivian has 76 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average, and up to $79 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Take a look at Vivian's Travel 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.