High-paying nursing jobs in Albuquerque

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 536 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $43,070 and $138,374 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Albuquerque, NM.

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Updated Nov 10, 2026
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Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico
Job openings (Albuquerque)

Advanced Practice Provider

Albuquerque

$138,374 per year

New Mexico

$138,150 per year

Nurse Practitioner

Albuquerque

$132,217 per year

New Mexico

$138,154 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Albuquerque

$2,154 per week

New Mexico

$1,424 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Albuquerque

$2,101 per week

New Mexico

$2,059 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Albuquerque

$1,977 per week

New Mexico

$2,002 per week

Registered Nurse

Albuquerque

$1,891 per week

New Mexico

$1,988 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Albuquerque

$1,855 per week

New Mexico

$1,905 per week

Hospice Nurse

Albuquerque

$95,392 per year

New Mexico

$92,855 per year

Licensed Practical Nurse

Albuquerque

$1,082 per week

New Mexico

$1,153 per week

Nursing Assistant

Albuquerque

$19.07 per hour

New Mexico

$19.43 per hour

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