Acute Care Nurses in California
Acute care nurses provide specialized nursing care to patients with life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks, severe respiratory distress, or shock. They work primarily in intensive care units (ICUs) and operating rooms, monitoring vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and performing advanced procedures In California the median pay is $140,270 a year, 44% above the national median of $97,550.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Registered Nurse - Acute Care 3 South - Nightshift · Veterans Health Administration · Los Angeles, California · $111502–$190737
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in California
Acute Care Nurses pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 29-1141.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.