Q: What certifications are commonly held by long-term acute care nurses?

Long-term acute care nurses may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), among others.

Question 1

How much do staff Long Term Acute Care Nurse jobs pay?

Accepted Answer

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, May 24th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Long Term Acute Care Nurse is $33 per hour, but can pay up to $33 per hour.

Question 2

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Sunday, May 24th 2026, Vivian has 103 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $99 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 3

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Sunday, May 24th 2026, Vivian has 991 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,055 per hour on average, and up to $4,037 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 4

Where can I learn more about working as a Long Term Acute Care Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at Vivian's Long Term Acute Care Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Question 5

What is a Long-Term Acute Care Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Long-term acute care nurses are registered nurses who provide specialized care to patients with complex medical needs in a long-term acute care facility. These facilities are specialty-care hospitals designed to provide comprehensive treatment to patients with serious medical problems for an extended time. LTAC facilities offer more individualized care than skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes and operate similar to an intensive care unit. LTAC nurses must have advanced nursing skills to care for patients with prolonged or incurable illnesses and chronic conditions.

Question 6

What certifications are commonly held by long-term acute care nurses?

Accepted Answer

Long-term acute care nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), among others.

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