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 2,544 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $37,007 and $120,781 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 Oct 31, 2026
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Atlanta, GA
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Job openings (Atlanta)

Nurse Practitioner

Atlanta

$83.41 per hour

Georgia

$93.13 per hour

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Atlanta

$2,209 per week

Georgia

$2,100 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Atlanta

$2,061 per week

Georgia

$1,919 per week

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Atlanta

$1,959 per week

Georgia

$1,939 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Atlanta

$1,956 per week

Georgia

$1,892 per week

Travel Nurse

Atlanta

$1,940 per week

Georgia

$1,923 per week

Registered Nurse

Atlanta

$1,937 per week

Georgia

$1,899 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Atlanta

$1,734 per week

Georgia

$1,776 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Atlanta

$33.77 per hour

Georgia

$31.97 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Atlanta

$16.38 per hour

Georgia

$16.20 per hour

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