High-paying nursing jobs in Cary

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 902 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $39,559 and $143,820 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Cary, NC.

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Updated Jul 30, 2026
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Cary, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Cary)

Advanced Practice Provider

Cary

$143,820 per year

North Carolina

$111,075 per year

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Cary

$2,022 per week

North Carolina

$1,839 per week

Travel Nurse

Cary

$1,997 per week

North Carolina

$1,898 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Cary

$46.48 per hour

North Carolina

$59.00 per hour

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Cary

$1,823 per week

North Carolina

$2,009 per week

Registered Nurse

Cary

$37.01 per hour

North Carolina

$50.95 per hour

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Cary

$34.70 per hour

North Carolina

$63.52 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cary

$29.41 per hour

North Carolina

$32.87 per hour

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Cary

$45,286 per year

North Carolina

$101,568 per year

Nursing Assistant

Cary

$17.51 per hour

North Carolina

$17.72 per hour

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