Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,395/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Nebraska is $2,395 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,238.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 100 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Nebraska compared to National Averages

$2,395/week

Nebraska

7% higher than the US average.

$2,238/week

United States

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

Kearney, Nebraska pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,548 per week, followed by Omaha, Nebraska ($2,386) and Grand Island, Nebraska ($2,230). Omaha, Nebraska has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,234. For comparison, the Nebraska average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,395 per week — Kearney, Nebraska pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kearney, Nebraska$2,548$3,087
Omaha, Nebraska$2,386$3,234
Grand Island, Nebraska$2,230$2,230
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Nebraska compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,446 per week, followed by South Dakota ($2,368) and Iowa ($2,334). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,404. For comparison, the Nebraska average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,395 per week — Minnesota pays 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$2,446$2,704
South Dakota$2,368$2,813
Iowa$2,334$3,404
Oklahoma$2,280$3,156
Missouri$2,246$3,274
Kansas$2,210$2,667
Colorado$2,193$2,813
North Dakota$2,188$2,300
Texas$2,027$2,777
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Nebraska?

First Connect Health pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,786 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,565) and Equiliem ($2,469). First Connect Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,234. For comparison, the Nebraska average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,395 per week — First Connect Health pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$2,786$3,234
Cross Country Nurses$2,565$3,105
Equiliem$2,469$2,469
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,458$2,482
Voca Healthcare$2,440$2,464
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,437$2,442
Care Career$2,410$2,410
Junxion Med Staffing$2,387$2,387
FlexCare Nursing$2,369$2,373
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,369$2,369

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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