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 2,743 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $36,925 and $120,812 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 06, 2026
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Atlanta, GA
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Job openings (Atlanta)

Nurse Practitioner

Atlanta

$83.26 per hour

Georgia

$93.37 per hour

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Atlanta

$2,210 per week

Georgia

$2,104 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Atlanta

$2,085 per week

Georgia

$1,927 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Atlanta

$1,967 per week

Georgia

$1,899 per week

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Atlanta

$1,965 per week

Georgia

$1,950 per week

Travel Nurse

Atlanta

$1,950 per week

Georgia

$1,929 per week

Registered Nurse

Atlanta

$1,935 per week

Georgia

$1,898 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Atlanta

$1,750 per week

Georgia

$1,781 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Atlanta

$33.78 per hour

Georgia

$31.97 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Atlanta

$16.35 per hour

Georgia

$16.20 per hour

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