Long Term Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide
Average Long Term Acute Care Nurse Salary
$49.66/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Acute Care Nurse is $49.66 per hour. This is 10% higher than the nursing US average of $44.71.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Long Term Acute Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$49.66/hour
10% higher than the nursing US average.
$44.71/hour
United States
Where do Long Term Acute Care Nurses get paid the most?
Only Texas reports pay data for Long Term Acute Care Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the national average for Long Term Acute Care Nurses is $50 per hour — Texas pays 4% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Acute Care Nurse jobs?
Select Medical pays Long Term Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($45) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($41). Select Medical also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the national average for Long Term Acute Care Nurses is $50 per hour — Select Medical pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $46 | $59 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $45 | $45 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $41 | $41 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Peoria, IL
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$33-49/hour
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