LTAC Travel Nurse Jobs | Long-Term Acute Care RN
Get high-paying LTAC travel nurse jobs across the country with Advantis Medical. LTAC RNs are the bridge between ICU and recovery, providing ventilator care, tracheostomy management, and advanced wound healing to patients. According to CMS data, long-term care travel RN jobs are in high demand, defined by their high-acuity, complex cases, with patients often requiring an average stay of 25 + days for ventilator weaning, trach care, and wound... healing. Advantis Medical’s Pro Recruiters connect you with top LTAC facilities offering flexible contracts, weekly pay, and assignments at some of the top facilities in the country. Whether you thrive in complex post-acute care or want a role where your critical care skills make a difference, LTAC travel nurse jobs offer professional growth and patient outcomes. Quick Apply now!
46 Open LTAC RN Travel Jobs – April 1st
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The Value of LTAC Travel Nurse Jobs
Long-Term Acute Care facilities bridge critical and post-acute phases of recovery for patients requiring ventilator weaning, complex wound management, and extended medical oversight. With nearly 400 LTAC facilities nationwide, according to Medicare data, your specialized skills are in high demand to support this critically complex patient population. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also projects steady RN growth across post-acute settings as the aging population expands.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that effective transitional-care programs significantly reduce readmissions and improve outcomes — underscoring the essential role of LTAC RNs. For travel nurses, these assignments offer competitive weekly pay, stable demand, and the chance to refine advanced clinical skills in a focused, interdisciplinary environment. If you thrive on continuity of care and long-term impact, long-term care RN travel jobs provide a unique blend of challenge and reward. If you thrive on continuity of care and long-term impact, long term care travel RN jobs offer unmatched stability and purpose.
Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- California up to $3,483 per week
- New Jersey up to $3,422 per week
- Wisconsin up to $3,418 per week
- Hawaii up to $3,402 per week
- Oklahoma up to $3,250 per week
What to Expect
Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) nurses provide specialized care to patients with severe medical conditions requiring extended recovery times. They manage complex care plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with healthcare teams in intensive treatment settings. LTAC nursing demands strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and compassion.
Certifications
LTAC nurses may need certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
Education
LTAC nurses typically require an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Additional experience in acute or critical care settings is often preferred.
Responsibilities
LTAC nurses have specific responsibilities:
- Providing intensive, long-term patient care
- Monitoring and assessing patient progress
- Administering complex treatments and medications
- Collaborating with healthcare teams to create and adjust care plans