High-paying nursing jobs in Augusta

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 785 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $16.83 and $41.17 per hour. Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse - Acute Care and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Augusta, GA.

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Updated Sep 21, 2026
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Augusta, GA
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Job openings (Augusta)

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Augusta

$2,065 per week

Georgia

$2,099 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Augusta

$1,892 per week

Georgia

$1,832 per week

Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Augusta

$1,844 per week

Georgia

$1,858 per week

Registered Nurse

Augusta

$1,826 per week

Georgia

$1,900 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Augusta

$1,750 per week

Georgia

$1,764 per week

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Augusta

$43.55 per hour

Georgia

$46.25 per hour

Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Augusta

$41.17 per hour

Georgia

$30.76 per hour

Charge Nurse

Augusta

$35.30 per hour

Georgia

$31.36 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Augusta

$32.95 per hour

Georgia

$31.96 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Augusta

$16.83 per hour

Georgia

$16.19 per hour

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