Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,725/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Kearney, NE is $2,725 per week. This is 9% higher than the Nebraska average of $2,480.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kearney, NE compared to State and National Averages

$2,725/week

Kearney, NE

17% higher than the US average.

$2,480/week

Nebraska

9% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Kearney Compare to Other Cities

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,326/week

This is 2% lower than the Kearney average of $2,373.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

$2,345/week

This is 1% lower than the Kearney average of $2,373.

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,442/week

This is 3% higher than the Kearney average of $2,373.

What cities in Nebraska pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?

Kearney, Nebraska pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,725 per week, followed by Omaha, Nebraska ($2,483). Omaha, Nebraska has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,234. For comparison, the Kearney, NE average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,725 per week, roughly in line with Kearney, Nebraska.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kearney, Nebraska$2,725$3,087
Omaha, Nebraska$2,483$3,234
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kearney?

First Connect Health pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,725 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,630) and Malone Healthcare - Nursing ($2,293). First Connect Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,087. For comparison, the Kearney, NE average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,725 per week, roughly in line with First Connect Health.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$2,725$3,087
Cross Country Nurses$2,630$3,025
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,293$2,293

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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