High-paying nursing jobs in Aurora

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 1,590 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $23.68 and $44.28 per hour. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Aurora, CO.

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Updated Aug 20, 2026
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Aurora, CO
Colorado
Job openings (Aurora)

Nurse Practitioner

Aurora

$126,050 per year

Colorado

$124,947 per year

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Aurora

$2,301 per week

Colorado

$2,226 per week

Advanced Practice Provider

Aurora

$112,643 per year

Colorado

$121,123 per year

Travel Nurse

Aurora

$2,041 per week

Colorado

$1,989 per week

Registered Nurse

Aurora

$44.92 per hour

Colorado

$45.36 per hour

Registered Nurse - Icu

Aurora

$44.76 per hour

Colorado

$63.04 per hour

Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Aurora

$44.28 per hour

Colorado

$44.21 per hour

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Aurora

$1,721 per week

Colorado

$1,976 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Aurora

$33.75 per hour

Colorado

$35.11 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Aurora

$23.68 per hour

Colorado

$23.02 per hour

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