Healthcare Jobs in Kearney, NE

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Kearney is a community of 34,418 residents in Buffalo County, Nebraska. Quick2Hire is advertising 16 healthcare positions here right now. We track 12 hospitals and healthcare facilities within 75 miles, the closest being Chi Health Good Samaritan about 1 miles away.

Kearney, Nebraska is a vibrant midwestern city located just under 200 miles west of Omaha. Known largely as the Sandhill Crane capital of the world, it is a prime spot for birdwatchers, who gather each year to watch over 600,000 Sandhill cranes migrate to the Platte River valley—a migration that's taken place over thousands of years. Kearney's vital location on the Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail and the Transcontinental Railroad has deeply influenced its rich historical fabric, while the city's progressive spirit is reflected in its diverse array of parks, trails, restaurants, events and a thriving university community.

The city's historical charm coexists with its growing emphasis on innovation and education. Home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the campus adds an intellectual dynamism to the area, creating opportunities for arts and culture, sporting events and educational enrichment. Kearney also has a robust economic landscape, with key sectors including logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and tech. There are numerous cultural and recreational attractions in Kearney, including the Museum of Nebraska Art, the Great Platte River Road Archway, Yanney Heritage Park and Kearney Water Trail. All of this combined makes Kearney an engaging place to live or visit.
State
Nebraska
County
Buffalo County
Population
34,418
Open healthcare jobs
16
Facilities within 75 miles
12
ZIP codes
68847, 68845, 68849, 68848
Time zone
America/Chicago

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Current Job Positions in Kearney (16)

Hospitals and healthcare facilities near Kearney, NE

  • Chi Health Good Samaritan Kearney, NE · 1 miles from Kearney · 165 beds
  • Phelps Memorial Health Center Holdrege, NE · 24 miles from Kearney · 25 beds
  • Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Assoc Hastings, NE · 37 miles from Kearney · 163 beds
  • Centura St Mary Corwin Hospital Pueblo, CO · 40 miles from Kearney · 408 beds
  • Centura St Anthony North Hospital Westminster, CO · 40 miles from Kearney · 196 beds
  • Centura St Thomas More Hospital Canon City, CO · 40 miles from Kearney · 25 beds
  • Grand Island Regional Medical Center Grand Island, NE · 41 miles from Kearney · 67 beds
  • Memorial Community Health Inc Aurora, NE · 57 miles from Kearney · 14 beds
  • Jennie M Melham Memorial Med Center Broken Bow, NE · 57 miles from Kearney · 23 beds
  • Merrick Medical Center Central City, NE · 63 miles from Kearney · 20 beds
  • Phillips County Hospital Phillipsburg, KS · 66 miles from Kearney · 25 beds
  • Brodstone Memorial Hospital Superior, NE · 71 miles from Kearney · 25 beds

Pay and licensing for healthcare jobs near Kearney, NE

Typical hourly pay

$26–$40/hr

Middle half of 43 hourly Quick2Hire listings within 100 miles; median $31/hr.

Estimated take-home

$906/week

At $31/hr for 36 hours, single filer, no stipend, after federal, FICA and Nebraska tax. Run your own numbers

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Nebraska: Compact state

A multistate license from any compact state lets you practise in Nebraska without a separate licence. Compact license checker

Kearney healthcare jobs: common questions

How much do healthcare jobs pay near Kearney, NE?

On the 43 hourly Quick2Hire listings within 100 miles of Kearney, the middle half pay $26–$40 an hour, with a median of $31/hr.

Is Nebraska a Nurse Licensure Compact state?

Yes — Nebraska is a compact state. A multistate license from any compact state lets you practise in Nebraska without a separate licence.

How much would I take home on $31/hr in Kearney?

About $906 a week from $1,116 gross, for 36 hours as a single filer with no stipend, after federal, FICA and Nebraska state tax.

Which hospitals are near Kearney?

The closest are Chi Health Good Samaritan (1 mi), Phelps Memorial Health Center (24 mi), Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Assoc (37 mi).

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