PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg | OB | ER
Avera Health · O'Neill, NE
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in O'Neill, 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 O'Neill. That is 13% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. The free report below lists employers near O'Neill and what they pay.
- $38.95median pay per hour, Nebraska
- $37–$45typical range per hour
- 7open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in O'Neill
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator | Obstetrics
Avera Health · O'Neill, NE
$34.50–$51.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg
Avera Health · O'Neill, NE
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis | PRN
Avera Health · O'Neill, NE
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Surgery
Avera Health · O'Neill, NE
$32.50–$48.50/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Surgery | PRN
Avera Health · O'Neill, NE
$32.00–$48.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Outpatient Clinic
Avera Health · O'Neill, NE
$31.00–$46.25/ 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 O'Neill 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 O'Neill
| 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 O'Neill
CMS lists 1 hospital in O'Neill, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera St Anthony's Hospital O' Neill, NE | Critical access | Nonprofit | 4 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 Holt County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Holt County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | 107 mi | $38.43/hr | 53,250 |
| Sioux City, IA | 115 mi | $33.26/hr | 86,875 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 122 mi | $33.12/hr | 209,289 |
| Lincoln, NE | 153 mi | $40.61/hr | 300,619 |
| Omaha, NE | 157 mi | $38.95/hr | 489,265 |
| Bellevue, NE | 167 mi | $38.95/hr | 64,777 |
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.
O'Neill city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in O'Neill, 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 O'Neill?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in O'Neill. Your free report adds named employers and pay near O'Neill.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in O'Neill 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 O'Neill in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Holt 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 O'Neill?
The federal per diem benchmark in O'Neill 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 O'Neill?
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Your RN pay reportO'Neill, NE · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Avera HealthO'Neill, NE · 11 postings$40.50/ hr$31–$52
- Veterans Health AdministrationOmaha, NE · 6 postings$49.47/ hr$31–$67
- CommonSpirit HealthOMAHA, NE · 46 postings$44.10/ hr$28–$53
- 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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