High-paying nursing jobs in Arlington

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 1,442 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $101,357 and $162,136 per year. Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse - Operating Room are among the most popular high-paying roles in Arlington, VA.

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Updated Oct 26, 2026
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Arlington, VA
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Job openings (Arlington)

Advanced Practice Provider

Arlington

$162,136 per year

Virginia

$138,223 per year

Nurse Practitioner

Arlington

$128,992 per year

Virginia

$127,612 per year

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Arlington

$2,319 per week

Virginia

$2,365 per week

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Arlington

$2,288 per week

Virginia

$2,014 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Arlington

$2,181 per week

Virginia

$1,958 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Arlington

$2,168 per week

Virginia

$2,044 per week

Registered Nurse

Arlington

$2,128 per week

Virginia

$1,693 per week

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Arlington

$2,045 per week

Virginia

$2,031 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Arlington

$49.03 per hour

Virginia

$48.30 per hour

Nurse

Arlington

$38.86 per hour

Virginia

$34.72 per hour

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