Acute Care Nurses
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Civilian:
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Job Titles
- Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Acute Care Nurse
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Manager
- Nursing Director
Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $63,750
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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