PermanentPosted 2 days ago
RN Campus Float Pool
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Lincoln, NE
Registered Nurses in the Lincoln area earn a median of $40.61 per hour, about $84,460 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.71 and $41.06. That ranks 151st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 121st of 335 once local prices are factored in. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Lincoln. The free report below lists employers near Lincoln and what they pay.
- $40.61median pay per hour, Lincoln
- $36–$41typical range per hour
- 4,190registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 10open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Lincoln
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
RN Medical Surgical
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Per diemPosted 6 days ago
RN Home Health
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$35.53–$52.85/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted 9 days ago
RN NICU
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
RN Emergency Department
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 14 days ago
RN Pediatric Emergency Department
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 16 days ago
RN Hospice
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$35.53–$52.85/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
RN ICU
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Experienced RN PCU
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Experienced RN Emergency Department
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Lincoln, NE
The metro median is 4% above the Nebraska statewide median of $38.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,190 registered nurses employed in the Lincoln metro area, 23.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.76 | $61,900 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.71 | $74,280 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.61 | $84,460 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $41.06 | $85,400 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.06 | $99,960 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Lincoln ranks
- 151st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 121st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Lincoln
- Overall prices in Lincoln run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.61 median hour buys what $44.34 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 Lincoln paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,462
- Per year: $73,098
- Per month: $6,092
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lincoln metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lincoln
| 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 Lincoln
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Nebraska Heart Lincoln, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Chi Health St. Elizabeth Lincoln, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bryan Medical Center Lincoln, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Lincoln Surgical Hospital Lincoln, NE | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Lincoln Regional Center Lincoln, NE | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Lancaster County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Lancaster County (3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 45 mi | $38.95/hr | 64,777 |
| Omaha, NE | 45 mi | $38.95/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 52 mi | $38.95/hr | 62,665 |
| Grand Island, NE | 88 mi | $38.43/hr | 53,250 |
| Manhattan, KS | 112 mi | $37.29/hr | 54,700 |
| Sioux City, IA | 117 mi | $33.26/hr | 86,875 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Lincoln
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Lincoln, NE?
Registered Nurses in the Lincoln metro area have a median pay of $40.61 per hour, about $84,460 a year. The middle half earn between $35.71 and $41.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lincoln a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Lincoln ranks 121st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 151st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Lincoln?
We list 10 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Lincoln. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lincoln.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Lincoln 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 Lincoln in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Lancaster 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 Lincoln?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lincoln 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.
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Your RN pay reportLincoln, 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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