High-paying nursing jobs in Durham

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 897 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $19.88 and $71.56 per hour. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in New Haven, CT.

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Updated Jul 24, 2026
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Durham, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Durham)

Advanced Practice Provider

Durham

$99.22 per hour

North Carolina

$56.03 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Durham

$141,877 per year

North Carolina

$119,183 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Durham

$2,231 per week

North Carolina

$2,106 per week

Registered Nurse

Durham

$1,997 per week

North Carolina

$1,992 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Durham

$1,975 per week

North Carolina

$1,810 per week

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Durham

$1,915 per week

North Carolina

$1,914 per week

Registered Nurse - Infusion

Durham

$39.33 per hour

North Carolina

$43.84 per hour

Senior Clinical Nurse

Durham

$35.77 per hour

North Carolina

$37.57 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Durham

$33.77 per hour

North Carolina

$32.90 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Durham

$18.30 per hour

North Carolina

$17.73 per hour

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