Healthcare
A Healthy Career Choice
Looking for a career with purpose and stability?
With more than 100 active hospitals across the state and opportunities in nursing, administration, and medical research, healthcare jobs in Nebraska offer the chance to truly make a difference.
Nebraska’s healthcare industry is growing and evolving with innovative care, education, and technology. We’re home to world-class facilities like CHI Health, with 28 hospitals and over 150 employed physician practices through four states or Nebraska Medical Center, a major research institution with one of the top 15 physician assistant programs in the nation. From internship programs with the state’s health department to a children’s hospital with more than 50 pediatric specialties, Nebraska’s healthcare employers create training opportunities for your job type that bridge to fulfilling careers.
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Major Employers
Healthcare that Has Your Back
Hospitals across Nebraska don’t just hire — they mentor, train, and champion your growth from day one. Whether you’re entry level, part time or ready to specialize, healthcare jobs in Nebraska come with built-in support systems that set you up for success.
At the top of the list is Nebraska Medical Center, ranked the best hospital in the state and among the best globally. Staffing 1,400 doctors and nearly 9,000 employees across nearly 70 care centers between Omaha and Bellevue, it’s a powerhouse in both health services and career development. Forbes even ranked Nebraska Medicine among the Top 5 Employers in Nebraska.
Methodist Health System, ranked the No.1 Best Employer in Nebraska by Forbes in 2024, supports over 2,000 full-time employees and more than 400 physicians across four hospitals and 30+ clinics. Their opportunities go beyond clinical care, with Advanced Practice Provider (APP), preceptorships, pharmacy residency, and medical laboratory science (MLS) programs.
In Southeast and South Central Nebraska, Bryan Health anchors care and career opportunities with 5,000+ employees, six hospitals, and multiple urgent care sites. It also leads the way in volunteerism — something Nebraska as a whole takes pride in — with programs that not only ease hospital workloads but offer hands-on experience for future healthcare professionals.
If you’re looking for more than a job, Nebraska is where healthcare careers take root and grow.
Education
Raise Your Career’s Respiratory Rate
The state’s higher education programs offer exceptional training, access to cutting-edge research, and direct pathways to medical jobs in Nebraska.
At the center is the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) — a training ground for nearly 5,000 students across campuses in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Norfolk, and Scottsbluff. UNMC is ranked as a tier 1 institution for primary care training by U.S. News & World Report and has trained nearly half of Nebraska’s healthcare workforce.
Other standout healthcare education hubs include:
- Clarkson College: Nebraska’s first nursing school (founded in 1888), offering certificates and degrees in nursing, physical therapy, medical imaging, and more.
- Nebraska Methodist College: Quality, affordable healthcare education with over 1,000 students enrolled, offering personalized education and skill-building through hands-on experience. Gain expertise by training as a medical assistant, certified nursing assistant (CNA) or through continuing education in allied health.
- Creighton University: Creighton University has one of the highest rated nursing colleges in America from the undergraduate to the doctoral level, along with a variety of post-graduate APRN certificates. The college retains a 99% career outcomes rate, with most students employed or enrolled in a graduate/professional school within six months of graduation.
From rural clinics to major hospitals, Nebraska’s healthcare education system is strong, smart, and ready to welcome the next generation of healthcare providers.
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