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 1,037 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $20.53 and $69.24 per hour. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Aurora, IL.

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Updated Nov 05, 2026
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Aurora, IL
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Job openings (Aurora)

Advanced Practice Provider

Aurora

$69.24 per hour

Illinois

$75.87 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Aurora

$137,680 per year

Illinois

$121,589 per year

Registered Nurse - Icu

Aurora

$49.15 per hour

Illinois

$70.56 per hour

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Aurora

$1,763 per week

Illinois

$2,143 per week

Nursing Supervisor

Aurora

$42.14 per hour

Illinois

$40.94 per hour

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Aurora

$1,680 per week

Illinois

$2,275 per week

Registered Nurse

Aurora

$39.46 per hour

Illinois

$43.00 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Aurora

$33.26 per hour

Illinois

$33.96 per hour

Nurse Manager

Aurora

$67,640 per year

Illinois

$95,833 per year

Nursing Assistant

Aurora

$20.53 per hour

Illinois

$20.78 per hour

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