PermanentPosted yesterday
Weekend RN ICU
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Omaha, NE
Pay for registered nurses in the Omaha area centers on $38.95 per hour, or about $81,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.47 and the upper quarter over $47.00. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Omaha. That ranks 222nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 191st of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Omaha.
- $38.95median pay per hour, Omaha
- $37–$47typical range per hour
- 12,860registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 26open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Omaha
PermanentPosted yesterday
PCU RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Non Invasive Cardiac RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$30.39–$44.06/ hour
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse - Surgical Discharge Planning
Veterans Health Administration · Omaha, NE
$66k–$140k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Employee Health Clinic RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$30.39–$44.06/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
RN Cath Lab Metro Float
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Emergency Department RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Nights
Select Medical · Omaha, NE
$38.26–$51.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Endoscopy RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Hybrid Clinic RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$27.97–$41.60/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Surgical Access RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$35.18–$51.01/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Registered Nurse / RN, $15,000 Bonus Package, Home Health
AccentCare · Omaha, NE
$79k–$88k/ year
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Veterans Health Administration · Omaha, NE
$66k–$140k/ year
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 14 days ago
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Veterans Health Administration · Omaha, NE
$66k–$140k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
RN Care Coordinator
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$32.70–$48.65/ hour
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Surgery RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
RN Electroconvulsive Therapy
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$30.39–$44.06/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse - Home Based Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Omaha, NE
$66k–$140k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Progressive Care RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Trauma ICU RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
ICU RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Ortho Trauma Clinic RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$27.97–$41.60/ hour
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
RN Hospice
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$35.53–$52.85/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 30 days ago
RN Home Health
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$35.53–$52.85/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Priority Care Clinic RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$27.97–$41.60/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
CVU PCU RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
More open Registered Nurse roles in Omaha
27 more open roles from employers in Omaha. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN), Pediatrics
Boys Town National Research Hospital · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted today
RN Pre Op/Phase II
Boys Town National Research Hospital · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted today
RN Pre-Op/Phase II
Boys Town National Research Hospital · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse- Psych Unit
Boys Town National Research Hospital · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted yesterday
RN - Preop/Pacu
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Clinic RN - Millard Health Center
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Staff RN - 4 Clarkson Med/Surg
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
RN - Acute Dialysis
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
RN – Medical Surgical – General, Neuro, Trauma
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
RN - Radiation Oncology (Full Time)
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago
RN - Radiation Oncology (Casual)
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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Named employers near Omaha, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Omaha
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 20 | $44.10 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 4 | $49.47 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $44.88 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $40.14 |
Registered Nurse pay in Omaha, NE
The metro median is in line with the Nebraska statewide median of $38.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 12,860 registered nurses employed in the Omaha metro area, 26.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.06 | $64,600 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.47 | $77,940 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.95 | $81,020 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.00 | $97,760 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.08 | $102,090 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Omaha ranks
- 222nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 191st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Omaha
- Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.95 median hour buys what $42.38 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Omaha 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 the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Omaha
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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. 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 Omaha
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi Health Lakeside Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) Omaha, NE | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi Health Immanuel Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Nebraska Omaha, NE | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc Omaha, NE | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Omaha, NE | Acute care | Other | Not rated | Yes |
| Nebraska Spine Hospital, Llc Omaha, NE | Acute care | For-profit | 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 Douglas County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Douglas County (4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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 | 10 mi | $38.95/hr | 64,777 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 11 mi | $38.95/hr | 62,665 |
| Lincoln, NE | 45 mi | $40.61/hr | 300,619 |
| Sioux City, IA | 87 mi | $33.26/hr | 86,875 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 119 mi | $37.97/hr | 73,664 |
| Grand Island, NE | 122 mi | $38.43/hr | 53,250 |
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 Omaha
Omaha city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Omaha, NE?
Registered Nurses in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $38.95 per hour, about $81,020 a year. The middle half earn between $37.47 and $47.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Omaha a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Omaha ranks 191st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 222nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Omaha?
We list 26 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in Omaha. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Omaha.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Omaha 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 Omaha in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Douglas 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 Omaha?
The federal per diem benchmark in Omaha is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Omaha?
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Your RN pay reportOmaha, 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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