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We believe in supporting our nurses completely. That’s why every Nomad LTC assignment comes with a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, malpractice insurance, and a 401(k). We also provided: housing and meal stipends, $750 for travel expenses, and reimbursements for your scrubs, licenses, and certifications. It’s easy to get started: create your Nomad profile and apply instantly.
Working as a Long-Term Care travel nurse offers the opportunity to advance your career through exceptional financial incentives and professional growth while enjoying the security of a high-demand specialty. It provides the freedom to work in supportive, resident-focused settings and with expert interdisciplinary teams across the country, allowing you to take the next step in your LTC journey with confidence.
Competitive Pay – LTC travel nurse jobs frequently offer significantly higher pay than permanent staff positions. Your earning potential is maximized based on experience and credentials, with an average pay of approximately $2,100 per week and highs reaching over $3,000 per week for top-tier assignments.*
Continuous Learning and Skill Mastery – Traveling puts you on the fast track to mastering chronic disease management, advanced wound care, and geriatric pharmacology. You will gain exposure to diverse patient populations and subspecialties—including rehabilitative care, dementia/memory care, and palliative support—while utilizing evidence-based tools for long-term resident wellness.
Location Freedom – One of the biggest perks is the ability to decide exactly where you want to work, from the specific city to the facility type. Accepting assignments in new locations allows you to experience different healthcare systems and resident populations you might not encounter in a regular staff position, giving you full control over your lifestyle, shift preferences, and contract length.
*Average pay of Nomad Health LTC travel nurse job postings on February 11, 2026.
To become a Long-Term Care travel nurse, the journey typically begins with earning a nursing degree, such as a BSN or ADN, and passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse. Following licensure, aspiring travel nurses must gain hands-on experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings to master skills like medication administration, resident assessment, care plan management, and stabilizing chronic conditions.
Many professionals also choose to advance their careers and marketability by obtaining specialized certifications, such as the Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO-BC). Once established with the necessary experience—typically a minimum of one to two years in LTC—and credentials, nurses can partner with a travel agency, like Nomad, to find assignments that fit their career goals and lifestyle.
Learn more about travel nursing as an LTC nurse in Nomad's Long Term Care Travel Nurse Career Guide.