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How much do tracheostomy care jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for tracheostomy care in the United States is $63,578.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is tracheostomy care?

A Tracheostomy Care job involves providing specialized care for patients with a tracheostomy tube, which helps them breathe. Responsibilities include cleaning and suctioning the tube, monitoring for infections, and ensuring airway safety. Professionals in this role often work in hospitals, nursing homes, or home healthcare settings. They collaborate with nurses and doctors to manage respiratory needs and improve patient comfort. Proper training and knowledge of tracheostomy management are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for tracheostomy care?

To excel in Tracheostomy Care, you need a solid background in airway management, infection control, and patient monitoring, often supported by a healthcare degree or nursing license with specialized training or certification in tracheostomy procedures. Familiarity with tracheostomy tubes, suction devices, humidification systems, and relevant healthcare documentation tools is essential. Compassion, attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are key soft skills. These competencies ensure patient safety, effective care delivery, and optimal recovery for individuals with tracheostomies.

What are some common challenges professionals face in tracheostomy care roles?

Professionals in tracheostomy care often encounter challenges such as managing airway emergencies, preventing infections, and maintaining effective communication with non-verbal patients. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams—including respiratory therapists, physicians, and family members—to ensure that care plans are tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Adapting quickly to changes in patient conditions and handling emotional situations with empathy are also part of the daily experience. Support from team members and ongoing training help address these challenges and ensure high-quality patient care.

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Infographic showing various Tracheostomy Care job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,578 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Pulmonary/Acute Care NP - NextGen

INTENSIVE CARE EXPERTS HEALTH NETWORK LLC

Vernon, TX • Remote

$60K - $90K/yr

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Pulmonary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Location: Senior Nursing Home Facility/Long Term Care Rehab Center

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced APRN in pulmonary and acute care to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in skilled nursing and long-term rehabilitation settings. This in-person role focuses on managing complex respiratory and acute conditions, including higher-acuity patients, and requires availability 2 days per week, with occasional after-hours on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

  • Provide pulmonary and acute care services in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute settings

  • Admit new patients and complete comprehensive pulmonary and acute care admission evaluations

  • Manage and complete patient discharge evaluations, including respiratory stability assessment and care coordination

  • Perform comprehensive and focused respiratory assessments and physical examinations

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic pulmonary conditions (e.g., COPD, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure)

  • Manage noninvasive ventilation therapies, including CPAP and BiPAP initiation, adjustment, and monitoring

  • Manage patients with tracheostomies, including routine trach care, assessments, and coordination of care

  • Collaborate on ventilator and tracheostomy weaning plans in coordination with physicians and respiratory therapy

  • Prescribe and manage respiratory and acute care medications in accordance with state regulations and clinical best practices

  • Manage acute care conditions in post-acute settings, including early identification and treatment of clinical deterioration

  • Implement timely interventions to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage acute changes in condition and escalate care appropriately

  • Participate in initiatives focused on reducing hospital admissions through proactive pulmonary and acute care management

  • Interpret and trend respiratory diagnostics, including ABGs, imaging, labs, pulse oximetry, and ventilatory data (as applicable)

  • Monitor patient response to treatments and intervene promptly to prevent respiratory decompensation

  • Coordinate care with pulmonologists, attending physicians, respiratory therapists, nursing staff, and facility leadership

  • Participate in pulmonary rounds and interdisciplinary care planning

  • Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EMR/EHR

  • Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory conditions, CPAP/BiPAP use, tracheostomy care, and escalation protocols

  • Participate in initiatives to reduce respiratory-related hospital readmissions and emergency transfers

  • Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, and facility respiratory care and infection control policies

Required Qualifications

  • Active State APRN license

  • Active NPI number

  • Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience (tracheostomy care, skilled nursing or post-acute care preferred)

  • Current BLS and ACLS certification

  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and independent decision-making skills

  • Experience with EMR/EHR systems (PointClickCare and/or Matrix preferred)

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment

  • Knowledge of post-acute care and geriatric best practices

  • Working knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, HIPAA, and patient safety standards

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

  • DEA registration (preferred)

Compensation and Benefits

  • 1099 Independent Contractor

  • Productivity-based compensation tied to daily patient volume

  • Competitive compensation structure

  • Flexible schedule

  • Autonomy in daily workflow

  • Paid onboarding period, including training and orientation

  • Professional liability (Malpractice) insurance coverage provided

  • Census planning support to optimize daily workload

  • Quarterly productivity-based bonus opportunities

  • AI-assisted documentation through Moxie Link, combining technology and human oversight to save time on notes and enhance accuracy

  • Ongoing education and clinical development opportunities



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