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Labor Delivery RN
CommonSpirit Health · Grand Island, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Grand Island, NE
Pay for registered nurses in the Grand Island area centers on $38.43 per hour, or about $79,940 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.88 and the upper quarter over $42.47. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Grand Island. That ranks 252nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 120th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Grand Island.
- $38.43median pay per hour, Grand Island
- $36–$42typical range per hour
- 830registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Grand Island
Per diemPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse - Community Living Center
Veterans Health Administration · Grand Island, NE
$67k–$121k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Registered Nurse - Community Living Center Restorative Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Grand Island, NE
$67k–$121k/ year
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
ER RN
CommonSpirit Health · Grand Island, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
NICU RN
CommonSpirit Health · Grand Island, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN Med Surg
CommonSpirit Health · Grand Island, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
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Named employers near Grand Island, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Grand Island
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 4 | $44.10 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $45.18 |
Registered Nurse pay in Grand Island, NE
The metro median is 1% below the Nebraska statewide median of $38.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 830 registered nurses employed in the Grand Island metro area, 20.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.02 | $60,360 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.88 | $74,630 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.43 | $79,940 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $42.47 | $88,340 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.19 | $102,320 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Grand Island ranks
- 252nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 120th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 3 Nebraska metro areas
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.
What your pay buys in Grand Island
- Overall prices in Grand Island run 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 61.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.43 median hour buys what $44.35 buys at the national price level, 1% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Grand Island paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,383
- Per year: $69,174
- Per month: $5,764
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Grand Island metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Grand Island
| 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 Grand Island
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Grand Island, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health St. Francis Grand Island, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Grand Island Regional Medical Center Grand Island, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Hall County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Hall County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 88 mi | $40.61/hr | 300,619 |
| Omaha, NE | 122 mi | $38.95/hr | 489,265 |
| Bellevue, NE | 127 mi | $38.95/hr | 64,777 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 132 mi | $38.95/hr | 62,665 |
| Sioux City, IA | 149 mi | $33.26/hr | 86,875 |
| Manhattan, KS | 151 mi | $37.29/hr | 54,700 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Nebraska · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
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 Grand Island, NE?
Registered Nurses in the Grand Island metro area have a median pay of $38.43 per hour, about $79,940 a year. The middle half earn between $35.88 and $42.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Grand Island a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Grand Island ranks 120th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 252nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Grand Island?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Grand Island. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Grand Island.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Grand Island 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 Grand Island in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Hall 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 Grand Island?
The federal per diem benchmark in Grand Island 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 Grand Island?
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Your RN pay reportGrand Island, 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
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