High-paying nursing jobs in Costa Mesa

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 925 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $50,126 and $147,183 per year. Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Registered Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Costa Mesa, CA.

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Updated Oct 17, 2026
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Costa Mesa, CA
California
Job openings (Costa Mesa)

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Costa Mesa

$71.10 per hour

California

$81.38 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Costa Mesa

$147,183 per year

California

$144,228 per year

Director of Nursing

Costa Mesa

$145,821 per year

California

$142,079 per year

Registered Nurse - Infusion

Costa Mesa

$57.59 per hour

California

$59.23 per hour

Registered Nurse

Costa Mesa

$43.20 per hour

California

$55.85 per hour

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Costa Mesa

$33.99 per hour

California

$36.33 per hour

Private Duty Nurse

Costa Mesa

$32.53 per hour

California

$36.63 per hour

Utilization Review Nurse

Costa Mesa

$32.13 per hour

California

$46.38 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Costa Mesa

$22.19 per hour

California

$23.80 per hour

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