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 208 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $17.13 and $178 per hour. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Columbus, GA.

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Updated Oct 03, 2026
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Columbus, GA
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Job openings (Columbus)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Columbus

$178 per hour

Georgia

$132 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Columbus

$141,357 per year

Georgia

$125,306 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Columbus

$48.45 per hour

Georgia

$46.41 per hour

Travel Nurse

Columbus

$1,885 per week

Georgia

$1,908 per week

Nursing Supervisor

Columbus

$45.66 per hour

Georgia

$41.50 per hour

Registered Nurse

Columbus

$41.94 per hour

Georgia

$48.60 per hour

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Columbus

$1,655 per week

Georgia

$1,835 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Columbus

$1,621 per week

Georgia

$1,769 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Columbus

$27.41 per hour

Georgia

$31.98 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Columbus

$17.13 per hour

Georgia

$16.20 per hour

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