PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg
Avera Health · Creighton, NE
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
Registered Nurse jobs in Creighton, NE
Pay for registered nurses in Nebraska centers on $38.95 per hour, or about $81,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.74 and the upper quarter over $44.78. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Creighton. That is 13% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Creighton and what they pay.
- $38.95median pay per hour, Nebraska
- $37–$45typical range per hour
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Creighton
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse | Long Term Care
Avera Health · Creighton, NE
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Long Term Care
Avera Health · Creighton, NE
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg
Avera Health · Creighton, NE
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
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Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 24,180 registered nurses employed in Nebraska.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.43 | $63,290 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.74 | $76,420 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.95 | $81,020 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.78 | $93,140 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.80 | $101,500 | 8% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Estimate your Creighton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,402
- Per year: $70,110
- Per month: $5,842
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Nebraska. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Creighton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Creighton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Creighton. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Creighton Hospital Creighton, NE | Critical access | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Knox County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Knox County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 77 mi | $33.26/hr | 86,875 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 95 mi | $33.12/hr | 209,289 |
| Grand Island, NE | 109 mi | $38.43/hr | 53,250 |
| Omaha, NE | 126 mi | $38.95/hr | 489,265 |
| Lincoln, NE | 131 mi | $40.61/hr | 300,619 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 136 mi | $38.95/hr | 62,665 |
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License and tax basics in Nebraska
Nebraska is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Nebraska license by endorsement.
Nebraska taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Creighton, NE?
Registered Nurses in Nebraska have a median pay of $38.95 per hour, about $81,020 a year. The middle half earn between $36.74 and $44.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring registered nurses in Creighton?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Creighton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Creighton.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Creighton as a registered nurse?
Nebraska is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Nebraska license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Creighton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Knox County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Creighton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Creighton is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Creighton?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Creighton and across Nebraska. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Creighton.
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Your RN pay reportCreighton, NE · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationOmaha, NE · 6 postings$49.47/ hr$31–$67
- CommonSpirit HealthOMAHA, NE · 46 postings$44.10/ hr$28–$53
- Avera HealthO'Neill, NE · 11 postings$40.50/ hr$31–$52
- Gateway Health Technologies, Inc.North Platte, NE · 2 wage offers$37.36/ hr$36–$38
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$32Median$44.10High$52
65 RN postings with published pay in Nebraska, 48 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 65 RN roles
- Medical Surgical RN IIIPermanent$36.00–$52.20/ hour
- Weekend RN ICUPermanent$36.00–$52.20/ hour
+ 63 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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