How much do staff Acute Care Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, June 1st 2024, the average hourly salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $27 per hour, but can pay up to $66 per hour.

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Q: What certifications are commonly held by acute care nurses?

Acute care nurses may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), among others.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Acute Care

North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS

$28+/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Mississippi)

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

North Mississippi Health Services
Gilmore Amory, MS

$28+/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Mississippi)

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Posted 11 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Acute Care

North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS

$28+/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Mississippi)

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

North Mississippi Health Services
Eupora, MS

$28+/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Mississippi)

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Seasonal Acute Care

Aiken Regional Medical Centers
AIKEN, SC
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$30+/hour

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Aiken Regional Medical Centers
AIKEN, SC
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$30+/hour

3x12

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC
Detroit, MI

$55-110/per visit

Above Average Pay

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Acute Care

Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC
Detroit, MI

$55-110/per visit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC
Detroit, MI

$55-110/per visit

Above Average Pay

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC
Fairfax, VA

$54-108/per visit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Core Medical-Perm
Raleigh, NC
3x12 hrs

$30-49/hour

3x12

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (North Carolina), Basic Life Support

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Core Medical-Perm
Elmira, NY
3x12 hrs

$38-46/hour

3x12

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (New York), Basic Life Support

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Core Medical-Perm
Somersworth, NH
5x8 hrs

$34-38/hour

5x8

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (New Hampshire), Basic Life Support

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Acute Care

Vivian Test Facility - not a real job
Falls Church, VA
0x9 hrs, Days, Nights

$9-10/hour

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Nights

0x9

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Vivian Test Facility
Denver, CO
5x8 hrs, Days

$7-8/hour

Days

5x8

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Colorado)

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

DaVita Inc
New Britain, CT

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

CHI Saint Joseph Health
Bryan, TX

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Guthrie Health
Binghamton, NY

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Fresenius Medical Care
Binghamton, NY

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

VCU Medical Center
Richmond, VA

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Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$38.94/hour

The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $38.94 per hour. This is 10% lower than the nursing US average of $42.92.

Last updated on May 30, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Acute Care Nurse Jobs FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most Acute Care Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Acute Care Nurse jobs are Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (20 jobs), OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (19 jobs), and Novant Health Mattews Medical Center (18 jobs).

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, June 1st 2024, Vivian has 328 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,149 per hour on average, and up to $3,112 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.

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.

What certifications are commonly held by acute care nurses?

Acute care nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), among others.

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