Great Plains Health is a 96-bed hospital in North Platte, NE — .
5 openings posted here, advertised at $2,687 to $3,143 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Great Plains Health has 5 openings posted across 3 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,687 to $3,143, with a median of $2,931. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Nebraska median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cath Lab | 2 | $2,931 – $3,143 | $3,037 | 4% over | Day |
| L&D | 2 | $2,828 – $3,053 | $2,941 | — | Night |
| OR | 1 | $2,687 | $2,687 | 1% over | Day |
The comparison is against the Nebraska median advertised rate for the same specialty. Great Plains Health posts above it in 2 of 2 specialties with a comparison.
Cath Lab: 2 openings, day shifts, advertised at $2,931 to $3,143 a week, 4% over the Nebraska median for Cath Lab. L&D: 2 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,828 to $3,053 a week. OR: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,687 a week, 1% over the Nebraska median for OR.
Against the national average, Nebraska runs housing 25% below, utilities 24% below, services 7% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Nebraska, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10% below |
| Housing | 25% below |
| Utilities | 24% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 7% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in North Platte is $930 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $710.
Nebraska taxes wage income.
Other Nebraska hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 40 | $2,494 | 629 | $1,325 |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 0 | — | 389 | $1,325 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 5.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 2.0 |
Pros: Extremely traveler friendly. Nicest doctors I've ever worked with. Independent hospital so decisions are local. Better equipment than big-city hospitals, XI robot and neuro microscope, fixed quickly w…
Cons: Called in on night call a lot, sometimes working 24+ hours. Housing very hard to find and expensive, RV recommended.