PermanentPosted today
Clinical Pharmacist
Veterans Health Administration · Lincoln, NE
$125k–$163k/ year
New this week
Healthcare jobs in Nebraska
166 open roles with published pay from 9 employers in Nebraska, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- Central / MountainTime zone
- 93hospitals in the CMS directory
- 166roles with published pay
- $40.17median pay per hour
- $21–$52typical published range
- 9employers hiring
RN postings in Nebraska carry a median of $44.10 per hour (about $91,728 a year), −8% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #25 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 93 hospitals in Nebraska across 77 cities, 90 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 23 of the 36 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Nebraska is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Central / Mountain time.
What healthcare pays in Nebraska
Pay by profession for Nebraska, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $32–$52 | $44.10 | $91,728 | −8% | 65 postings |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $32–$52 | $41.09 | $85,457 | −13% | 10 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $19–$29 | $22.87 | $47,570 | −12% | 10 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $21–$39 | $26.36 | $54,829 | −16% | 7 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $17–$27 | $20.80 | $43,264 | −9% | 7 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $23–$73 | $42.09 | $87,547 | +2% | 6 postings |
| Radiologic Technologist | $24–$38 | $31.62 | $65,770 | −20% | 5 postings |
| Patient Access Representative | $17–$24 | $20.80 | $43,264 | −15% | 5 postings |
| CT Technologist | $20–$100 | $48.26 | $100,381 | +2% | 4 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $37–$57 | $46.75 | $97,240 | −5% | 4 postings |
| Occupational Therapist | $29–$56 | $43.59 | $90,678 | −10% | 4 postings |
| Medical Coder | $19–$28 | $23.41 | $48,703 | −26% | 4 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $29–$44 | $36.52 | $75,962 | −7% | 4 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $17–$26 | $22.48 | $46,758 | +2% | 4 postings |
| Surgical Technologist | $23–$36 | $28.75 | $59,800 | −23% | 3 postings |
| Pharmacy Technician | $19–$31 | $23.62 | $49,130 | −10% | 3 postings |
| Phlebotomist | $16–$27 | $19.38 | $40,310 | −16% | 3 postings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Nebraska
166 roles with published pay (140 permanent, 26 per diem). 128 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Medical Surgical RN III
CommonSpirit Health · Papillion, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today
Sr Biomedical Equipment Technician
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$32.30–$48.05/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
CT Technologist
CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE
$29.36–$43.68/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Grand Island, NE
$50k–$97k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Medical Assistant
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$18.96–$26.78/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Sterile Processing Tech II
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$17.24–$24.35/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Weekend RN ICU
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
PCU RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Labor Delivery RN
CommonSpirit Health · Grand Island, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted yesterday
Emergency Department RN
CommonSpirit Health · Papillion, NE
$36.00–$52.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Non Invasive Cardiac RN
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$30.39–$44.06/ hour
New this week
Browse Nebraska jobs by profession
- Registered Nurse65
- Licensed Practical Nurse7
- Certified Nursing Assistant7
- Radiologic Technologist5
- CT Technologist4
- Respiratory Therapist6
- Surgical Technologist3
- Physical Therapist4
- Occupational Therapist4
- Medical Coder4
- Patient Access Representative5
- Pharmacy Technician3
- Medical Laboratory Scientist4
- Phlebotomist3
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer10
- Medical Assistant10
- Dental Assistant4
Who is hiring in Nebraska
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 115 | $40.17 | RN (46), Medical Assistant (9) |
| Avera Health | 24 | $39.31 | RN (11), CNA (4) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 14 | $45.18 | RN (6), Pharmacist (1) |
| Advocate Health | 4 | $46.06 | OT (2), SLP (1) |
| Aspen Dental | 4 | $21.50 | Dental Assistant (2), Office Manager (2) |
| AccentCare | 2 | $41.95 | PT (1), RN (1) |
| Select Medical | 1 | $44.88 | RN (1) |
| Premise Health | 1 | $29.50 | Phlebotomist (1) |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $22.75 | Dental Assistant (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Nebraska
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alegent Health-Bergan Mercy Health | 10 | $34.87 | Lab Scientist (10) |
| Atlas Healthcare, LLC | 7 | $34.68 | RN (7) |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | 6 | $41.73 | Lab Scientist (4), RN (1) |
| Alegent Health-Bergan Mercy Health System | 5 | $34.57 | Lab Scientist (5) |
| Webster County Community Hospital | 4 | $34.16 | RN (2), PT (2) |
| Pender Community Hospital District | 4 | $39.03 | Lab Scientist (4) |
| Alegent Creighton Health | 4 | $33.93 | Lab Scientist (4) |
| Columbus Community Hospital, Inc. | 3 | $38.63 | Lab Scientist (3) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Nebraska
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 62 | $40.16 | RN |
| Lincoln | 21 | $44.10 | RN |
| Grand Island | 19 | $42.09 | RN |
| Kearney | 16 | $41.57 | RN |
| O'Neill | 13 | $40.50 | RN |
| Creighton | 10 | $32.06 | CNA |
| Papillion | 7 | $40.17 | RN |
| Nebraska City | 5 | $36.52 | RN |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in Nebraska
How Nebraska's hospital market is built.
- 93hospitals listed by CMS
- 84with emergency services
- 31Birthing-Friendly designated
- 23rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Critical access: 62
- Acute care: 26
- Children's: 2
- Psychiatric: 2
- Other: 1
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 50
- Government and federal: 37
- For-profit: 4
- Other: 2
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 11 | 5 |
| Lincoln | 5 | 2 |
| Kearney | 2 | 2 |
| Grand Island | 2 | 1 |
| Hastings | 1 | 0 |
| Winnebago | 1 | 0 |
| Scottsbluff | 1 | 0 |
| North Platte | 1 | 0 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Avera St Anthony's Hospital, O' Neill · 4 of 5 stars
- Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center, Inc, Beatrice · 4 of 5 stars
- Bellevue Medical Center, Bellevue · 4 of 5 stars
- Boone County Health Center, Albion · 4 of 5 stars
- Box Butte General Hospital, Alliance · 4 of 5 stars
- Brodstone Healthcare, Superior · 4 of 5 stars
- Chi Health Bergan Mercy, Omaha · 4 of 5 stars
- Chi Health Good Samaritan, Kearney · 4 of 5 stars
- Chi Health Lakeside, Omaha · 4 of 5 stars
- Chi Health Midlands, Papillion · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Nebraska with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Nebraska
What the compact means here
Nebraska is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Nebraska without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Nebraska, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Nebraska on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Nebraska, you apply for a Nebraska license as your new home state. Ask the Nebraska board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Nebraska license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Nebraska requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Nebraska board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Nebraska
Nebraska taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Nebraska
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- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Nebraska. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Nebraska
- Kayla Robinson, Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Nebraska line might also look.
Common questions
Is Nebraska a compact nursing state?
Nebraska is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Nebraska without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Nebraska, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Nebraska?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Nebraska board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Nebraska tax wages?
Yes. Nebraska taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Nebraska?
The median RN pay is $44.10 per hour, about $91,728 a year, based on 65 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $32 to $52 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Nebraska?
CMS lists 93 hospitals in Nebraska, 90 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Nebraska?
9 employers published roles with pay in Nebraska, led by CommonSpirit Health with 115. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Nebraska?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Nebraska. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
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Your RN pay reportNebraska · 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.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.