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 1,230 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $48,387 and $130,604 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical are among the most popular high-paying roles in Columbus, OH.

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Updated Sep 21, 2026
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Columbus, OH
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Job openings (Columbus)

Nurse Practitioner

Columbus

$83.88 per hour

Ohio

$90.86 per hour

Advanced Practice Provider

Columbus

$130,604 per year

Ohio

$132,062 per year

Registered Nurse

Columbus

$2,195 per week

Ohio

$1,666 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Columbus

$2,161 per week

Ohio

$2,042 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Columbus

$2,117 per week

Ohio

$2,116 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Columbus

$2,082 per week

Ohio

$2,087 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Columbus

$1,880 per week

Ohio

$1,881 per week

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Columbus

$38.76 per hour

Ohio

$37.77 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Columbus

$29.01 per hour

Ohio

$30.27 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Columbus

$21.42 per hour

Ohio

$19.38 per hour

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