Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Nebraska
5 NP positions available including 1 FQHC jobs with loan repayment
Latest NP Jobs in Nebraska
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
VES • Grand Island, NE
Nurse Practitioner
State of Nebraska – Reception and Treatment Center • Lincoln, NE
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
CAPWN Health Center • Gering, NE
035 - Oncology NP/PA - Scottsbluff
Regional West Medical Center • Scottsbluff, NE
037 - Pediatric NP - Scottsbluff
Regional West Medical Center • Scottsbluff, NE
NP Salary in Nebraska — Federal Data
Source: BLS OEWS · May 2025 OEWSNebraska ranks #23 of 51 reporting states for NP median pay.
- Median salary
- $132,130
- / year
- Mean salary
- $131,710
- / year
- Employment
- 2,340
- #36 of 51
- Location quotient
- 1.10
- vs. U.S. avg (1.00)
The Nurse Practitioner market in Nebraska
Practice environment, shortage designations, and loan-repayment value — the context behind the openings above.
Practice authority
Full practiceNPs practice independently after a 2,000-hour transition-to-practice period.
Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.
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5 NP jobs
1 at FQHCs with loan-repayment eligibility
Most recent posting 4 weeks ago
Loan repayment value
Up to $75,000
NHSC Loan Repayment Program — full-time, 2-year initial commitment, at 192 approved sites in Nebraska.
Estimate your total compensation →Shortage designation
HPSA 20 primary-care score
Historically most funded. Sites with HPSA scores of 14+ have historically had the best success receiving NHSC awards.
Loan-repayment programs in Nebraska
State programs pay up to $90,000 on top of NHSC- Nebraska Loan Repayment ProgramUp to $90,000
$90,000 over three years for non-physician providers. Nebraska also runs a parallel NHSC-funded SLRP at $25,000 per year for two to four years (up to $100,000) — check which fits your site.
Tax treatment not stated · Service counts toward PSLF · Rolling, tied to state appropriation. · Verified 2026-07-27
Federal programs you can also use: NHSC LRP, NHSC Rural Community LRP, NHSC SUD LRP, STAR LRP, NHSC S2S, Nurse Corps LRP, IHS LRP, PSLF.
Practice authority: AANP. Shortage & loan-repayment data: HRSA / NHSC and the state agencies linked above.
NP Specialties in Nebraska
FQHC Opportunities
1 FQHC positions in Nebraska offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.
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Learn about scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and licensing requirements.
View Nebraska Guide →About Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Nebraska
Nebraska offers excellent opportunities for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 5 current openings, Nebraska is actively recruiting qualified NPs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.
Many positions in Nebraska offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Nebraska — FAQ
Can nurse practitioners practice independently in Nebraska?
Nebraska is a full-practice-authority state for nurse practitioners. NPs practice independently after a 2,000-hour transition-to-practice period. Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.
Do nurse practitioner jobs in Nebraska qualify for student loan repayment?
Nurse practitioners at NHSC-approved FQHCs and community health centers in Nebraska can qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program — up to $75,000 for a full-time, two-year commitment. There are 192 NHSC-approved sites on record in Nebraska.
Does Nebraska have its own loan repayment program for nurse practitioners?
Yes. Nebraska runs a state program nurse practitioners can use: Nebraska Loan Repayment Program (up to $90,000). State awards apply on top of the federal NHSC Loan Repayment Program, and the service also counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
How many nurse practitioner jobs are available in Nebraska?
We currently list 5 nurse practitioner positions in Nebraska at community health centers and FQHCs. New roles are added continuously as facilities post them.
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