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The role of an acute care nurse is to administer emergency procedures, manage pain relief, deliver blood transfusions, order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging, and set up, operate or monitor devices such as mechanical respirators. They generally work in emergency rooms, intensive care units, acute care units, and similar settings. These professionals may also be expected to spot potentially life-threatening conditions and to evaluate the severity of patient injuries or illness. An Associate's degree is the minimum education requirement for this position, although additional licensing and certification may be required.

A Acute Care Nurse earns a pay level between $53,410 and $116,230 based on tenure and industry expertise. usually receive an average salary of eigthy thousand and ten dollars yearly.

have the highest pay levels in California, where they earn compensation, on average, of close to $120,560. People in this job function are paid most highly in Public Administration, where they can receive normal pay levels of $88,000.

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