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Nursing jobs in Nebraska 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
1,480
Low 3.5%
Median Annual Salary
$88,330
$42.47/hr
COL-Adjusted
$82,695
COL index: 92
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Nebraska, there is a shortage of 1,480 registered nurses as of 2026 — 3.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $88,330 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $82,695 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Nebraska
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Omaha, Nebraska
$62381 - $134182 PA
Registered Nurse - Case Management Oncology/Hematology
Veterans Health Administration · Omaha, Nebraska
$65500 - $128684 PA
Registered Nurse- Clinical Nurse Educator
Veterans Health Administration · Omaha, Nebraska
$65500 - $140292 PA
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Veterans Health Administration · Omaha, Nebraska
$65500 - $134488 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Omaha
- • Lincoln
- • Bellevue
State nursing board
Nebraska Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $123 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Nebraska
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Conexus MedStaff
No fee to nurse
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse