Med/Surg RN in Lincoln, Nebraska
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,001/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.58
- Weekly
- $2,001
- Yearly (full-time)
- $104,052
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $55.58/hour — 36% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Nebraska ($40.74/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Nebraska right now
- 367 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Nebraska from 5 agencies, 4 of them in Lincoln.
- Pay in these listings: $16.67 – $112/hour, median $64.13/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Nebraska: $40.74/hour ($84,739/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($65.56/hour across 18 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a registered nurse supporting medical, surgical, and orthopedic patients on a night-shift unit. In this charge-level role, you will coordinate care, support the nursing team, and work alongside certified nursing assistants and a virtual nurse through a virtually integrated care model. The assignment includes classroom orientation followed by two 12-hour shifts on the floor, with potential floating to PCU or burn care. Weekend and holiday coverage may be needed, but there is no call or standby requirement. A BLS certification is required, and navy blue scrubs are worn on the unit.
Weather:
Lincoln typically offers crisp, cool conditions around this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, chilly evenings, colorful foliage, and occasional rain. Layers and a light jacket are useful for enjoying outdoor activities.
Fun Things To Do:
• Historic Downtown: Explore local shops, restaurants, galleries, and the Haymarket district.
• Sunken Gardens: Walk through the themed botanical displays and landscaped paths.
• Omaha Day Trip: Visit the Old Market, museums, and riverfront attractions.
• Kansas City Day Trip: Enjoy barbecue, art museums, shopping, and entertainment.
• Pioneers Park Nature Center: Hike trails and view native Nebraska wildlife.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Lincoln, Nebraska
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week
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