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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Seasonal Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Seasonal Acute Care

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

$30+/hour

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

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

$30+/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Acute Care

  • Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC
  • Detroit, MI

$55-110/per visit

Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC
  • Detroit, MI

$55-110/per visit

Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Core Medical-Perm
  • Missoula, MT
  • 5x8 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$120K-135K/year

5x8
Sign-On Bonus
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (Montana), Basic Life Support
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

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
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • UNC Medical Center
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 4x8 hrs, Flexible

$32-45/hour

Flexible
4x8
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Core Medical-Perm
  • Versailles, KY
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$55K-85K/year

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (Kentucky), Basic Life Support
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • UNC Rex Healthcare
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3x12 hrs, Flexible

$32-39/hour

Flexible
3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • UNC Rex Healthcare
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$32-39/hour

Nights
3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • UNC Rex Healthcare
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3x12 hrs, Flexible

$32-39/hour

Flexible
3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • UNC Rex Healthcare
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3x12 hrs, Flexible

$32-39/hour

Flexible
3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

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
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • UNC Medical Center
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Sign-On Bonus

$31-38/hour

Days
3x12
Sign-On Bonus
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • UNC Rex Healthcare
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$31-38/hour

Days
3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Saint Petersburg General Hospital
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • Days, Flexible

$29-37/hour

Days
Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Florida)
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
  • Tampa, FL
  • Nights, Flexible

$29-37/hour

Nights
Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Florida)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
  • Englewood, FL
  • Days, Flexible

$29-37/hour

Days
Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Florida)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • Nights, Flexible

$29-37/hour

Nights
Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Florida)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • Days, Flexible

$29-37/hour

Days
Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Florida)
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Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$40.83/hour

The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $40.83 per hour. This is 11% lower than the nursing US average of $45.16.

Last updated on April 29, 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 UNC Rex Healthcare (24 jobs), Novant Health Mattews Medical Center (23 jobs), and OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (22 jobs).

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, May 2nd 2024, Vivian has 366 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,161 per hour on average, and up to $3,763 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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