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Valley Health Care

Acute Care Provider

Mill Creek, WV · On-site

Serving as a frontline clinician for urgent and acute care needs within the community health center, this role supports a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model that emphasizes team-based ...

AMN Healthcare, Inc.

Acute Care Physician

Davis, CA

$240K - $290K/yr

& Requirements Acute Care Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $240000.00 - $290000.00 AMN Healthcare is partnering with UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services to recruit an Acute /Urgent Care ...

MedStar Health

Acute Care Surgeon

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$308K - $448K/yr

About the Job Acute Care Surgeon The MedStar Health Baltimore Integrated Surgery Department is seeking board certified/board eligible general surgeons with excellent clinical skills, enthusiasm, and ...

Sentara Healthcare

APC Acute Care

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Additional Sentara Healthcare is searching for an Acute Care NP or PA to join its high-performing Trauma Service Team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a Virginia State-designated Level 1 Trauma ...

MedStar Health

Acute Care Surgeon

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Those who have completed acute care surgery and/or surgical critical care fellowships are preferred, but we strongly encourage applications from all general surgeons with a passion for emergency ...

MedStar Health

Acute Care Surgeon

Baltimore, MD

Those who have completed acute care surgery and/or surgical critical care fellowships are preferred, but we strongly encourage applications from all general surgeons with a passion for emergency ...

Albanymed

Acute Care Surgeon

Albany, NY

Acute Care Surgery Acute Care Surgery Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information ...

Mayo Clinic

Acute Care Surgeon

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Acute Care Surgery on the MCA campus is a busy non-trauma practice that encompasses the full range of abdominal pathologies and acute surgical emergencies. For the right surgeon, the Mayo model ...

HealthPartners

Acute Care Surgicalist

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$24/hr

Acute Care Surgicalist Opportunity In Fairbanks, Alaska Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity ...

Mayo Clinic

Acute Care Surgeon

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Acute Care Surgery on the MCA campus is a busy non-trauma practice that encompasses the full range of abdominal pathologies and acute surgical emergencies. For the right surgeon, the Mayo model ...

Mayo Clinic

Acute Care Surgeon

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Acute Care Surgery on the MCA campus is a busy non-trauma practice that encompasses the full range of abdominal pathologies and acute surgical emergencies. For the right surgeon, the Mayo model ...

Mayo Clinic

Acute Care Surgeon

Phoenix, AZ

Acute Care Surgery on the MCA campus is a busy non-trauma practice that encompasses the full range of abdominal pathologies and acute surgical emergencies. For the right surgeon, the Mayo model ...

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How much do acute care jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for acute care in the United States is $53.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.45 and $67.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Acute Care vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectAcute CareEmergency Room Nurse
CredentialsRN license, possibly certifications like ACLS or PALSRN license, ACLS, PALS, and additional ER-specific training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, inpatient unitsEmergency departments, trauma centers
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, emergency services
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Acute Care nurses provide short-term treatment for patients with severe but non-emergency conditions, often in inpatient settings. Emergency Room nurses specialize in rapid response to urgent and life-threatening situations in ER environments. While both roles require similar certifications, ER nurses focus on immediate trauma and critical cases, whereas Acute Care nurses handle a broader range of acute but stable conditions.

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Infographic showing various Acute Care job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,886 per year, or $53.3 per hour.
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Sentara Health

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 393 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

493rd of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Additional Job Description

Sentara Healthcare is searching for an Acute Care NP or PA to join its high-performing Trauma Service Team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a Virginia State-designated Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center. With the help of the hospital-based Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and EMS partners in surrounding communities, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital s trauma program receives patients within a 125-mile radius, from Virginia s Northern Neck to Ocracoke Island on North Carolina s Outer Banks.

This is a Full-Time position working 40 hours per week, and includes some weekends based on a rotational basis.

Position Highlights:

  • Join high-performing Trauma Team of 5 trauma surgeons and 7 APPs
  • Disposition trauma patients from ER and floor
  • No ICU responsibilities
  • 40 hours per week

Benefit Highlights:

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
  • Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
  • Malpractice and Tail coverage
  • $2,500 Annual CME Allowance
  • $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
  • Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
  • PSLF Eligible; Non-Profit

Sentara was recently named one of the top five large healthcare systems in the country by IBM Watson Health. This is a great opportunity to be an integral part of a healthcare system focused on quality, transformation, and innovation. Requirements for this position include Virginia-licensed Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and an unrestricted DEA license at the time of start. Candidates must have the ability to provide quality, comprehensive, continuity of medical care in a compassionate manner with minimum supervision.

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