High-paying nursing jobs in Atlanta

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 2,704 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $36,928 and $120,850 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Atlanta, GA.

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Updated Nov 10, 2026
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Atlanta, GA
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Job openings (Atlanta)

Nurse Practitioner

Atlanta

$83.36 per hour

Georgia

$93.29 per hour

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Atlanta

$2,211 per week

Georgia

$2,104 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Atlanta

$2,087 per week

Georgia

$1,928 per week

Nursing Supervisor

Atlanta

$49.34 per hour

Georgia

$42.11 per hour

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Atlanta

$1,965 per week

Georgia

$1,948 per week

Travel Nurse

Atlanta

$1,953 per week

Georgia

$1,931 per week

Registered Nurse

Atlanta

$1,937 per week

Georgia

$1,899 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Atlanta

$1,751 per week

Georgia

$1,782 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Atlanta

$33.77 per hour

Georgia

$31.97 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Atlanta

$16.35 per hour

Georgia

$16.19 per hour

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