High-paying nursing jobs in Bakersfield

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 250 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $78,072 and $172,998 per year. Registered Nurse - Emergency Room, Registered Nurse and Labor and Delivery Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Bakersfield, CA.

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Updated Aug 31, 2026
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Bakersfield, CA
California
Job openings (Bakersfield)

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Bakersfield

$3,459 per week

California

$3,290 per week

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Bakersfield

$3,010 per week

California

$2,785 per week

Nurse Practitioner

Bakersfield

$153,526 per year

California

$144,626 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Bakersfield

$72.47 per hour

California

$67.92 per hour

Registered Nurse - Icu

Bakersfield

$2,510 per week

California

$2,425 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Bakersfield

$2,426 per week

California

$2,196 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Bakersfield

$2,359 per week

California

$2,295 per week

Registered Nurse - Nicu

Bakersfield

$2,320 per week

California

$2,419 per week

Registered Nurse

Bakersfield

$56.19 per hour

California

$55.44 per hour

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Bakersfield

$33.42 per hour

California

$36.44 per hour

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