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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

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

$120K-135K/year

5x8
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Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (Montana), Basic Life Support
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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

  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
  • Albany, GA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • DaVita Inc
  • Federal Way, WA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • DaVita Inc
  • New Britain, CT
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • FutureCare Health
  • Baltimore, MD
  • flexible
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • DaVita Inc
  • Camden, NJ
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital
  • Kenmore, NY
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital
  • Kenmore, NY
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Northside Hospital - Forsyth
  • Cumming, GA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • DaVita Inc
  • Yakima, WA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • CHI Saint Joseph Health
  • Bryan, TX
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Cone Health Womens & Childrens Center
  • Greensboro, NC
  • flexible
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Pittsburgh, PA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Novant Health Mattews Medical Center
  • Matthews, NC
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • Guthrie Corning Hospital
  • Corning, NY
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • VCU Medical Center
  • Richmond, VA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • UC Health
  • Pueblo, CO
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

  • UC Health
  • Pueblo, CO
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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 (25 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 Wednesday, May 1st 2024, Vivian has 348 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,165 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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