Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,310/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Lincoln, NE is $2,310 per week. This is 2% lower than the Nebraska average of $2,362.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 201 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,310/week

Lincoln, NE

5% higher than the US average.

$2,362/week

Nebraska

7% higher than the US average.

$2,204/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lincoln Compare to Other Cities

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Kearney, Nebraska

$2,290/week

This is 1% lower than the Lincoln average of $2,310.

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,179/week

This is 6% lower than the Lincoln average of $2,310.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,431/week

This is 5% higher than the Lincoln average of $2,310.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Lincoln?

ED - Emergency Department earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Lincoln, NE, averaging $2,314 per week, followed by Med Surg ($2,292). ED - Emergency Department also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,139. For comparison, the Lincoln, NE average for Travel Nurses is $2,310 per week, roughly in line with ED - Emergency Department.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ED - Emergency Department$2,314$3,139
Med Surg$2,292$2,756
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Lincoln?

Jackson Nurse Professionals pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,826 per week, followed by AHS Staffing ($2,735) and TotalMed RN ($2,600). Care Career has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,139. For comparison, the Lincoln, NE average for Travel Nurses is $2,310 per week — Jackson Nurse Professionals pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,826$2,826
AHS Staffing$2,735$3,011
TotalMed RN$2,600$2,877
Care Career$2,599$3,139
Host Healthcare$2,584$2,993
First Connect Health$2,572$3,087
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,495$2,994
Triage Staffing$2,445$3,005
Medical Solutions$2,428$2,883
Cross Country Nurses$2,425$3,025

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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