High-paying nursing jobs in Columbus

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 169 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $38,634 and $142,897 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Columbus, GA.

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Updated Oct 08, 2026
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Columbus, GA
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Job openings (Columbus)

Nurse Practitioner

Columbus

$142,897 per year

Georgia

$125,556 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Columbus

$48.05 per hour

Georgia

$46.54 per hour

Registered Nurse

Columbus

$41.94 per hour

Georgia

$48.61 per hour

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Columbus

$1,657 per week

Georgia

$1,837 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Columbus

$41.42 per hour

Georgia

$44.86 per hour

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Columbus

$1,626 per week

Georgia

$1,773 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Columbus

$27.48 per hour

Georgia

$32.00 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Columbus

$17.10 per hour

Georgia

$16.21 per hour

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