Registered Nurse Positions -Central Nebraska Veterans' Home-Kearney

at State of Nebraska

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 8:05:55 AM

Current Days Open
74
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$39.57 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$51.80 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
8
First Seen
12/2/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$37.82 (Hourly)
12/9/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$51.80 (Hourly)
2/21/2026

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Full Job Description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28 Location: Kearney, NE Hiring Rate: $36.566 Job Posting: JR2025-00021444 Registered Nurse Positions -Central Nebraska Veterans' Home-Kearney (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: Full-time and part-time NOC shift (6:00pm-6:30am) RN positions available! RN starting wage***$39.566/hr-$51.797/hr (Breakdown: $36.566/hr-$48.797/hr plus $3 differential for any hours worked)***** Pay rate may be commensurate with experience. **$1.50-$2.50 shift differentials ** $200 monthly bonus for commutes of 30 miles or more! ** Job duties: Coordination of client care services to include comprehensive admission assessment and care plans. Provide nursing care and on-going assessment. Provide direction and nursing leadership in the accomplishment of care plan and unit care team activities. Act as client advocate and is a leader in quality improvement, safety and infection control. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A current license to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska. Other: Must pass background checks and complete pre-employment drug screening. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of nursing theory and practice; accepted standards of care; policies and procedures governing nursing care; sanitation and infection control standards, policies and procedures and techniques of providing quality nursing care. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis; to frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 50% of the shift. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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