High-paying nursing jobs in Elgin

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 1,401 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $43,909 and $159,658 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Elgin, IL.

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Updated Oct 25, 2026
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Elgin, IL
Illinois
Job openings (Elgin)

Nurse Practitioner

Elgin

$159,658 per year

Illinois

$121,621 per year

Nurse Manager

Elgin

$45.84 per hour

Illinois

$41.58 per hour

Registered Nurse - Pacu

Elgin

$44.83 per hour

Illinois

$50.59 per hour

Registered Nurse - Icu

Elgin

$43.23 per hour

Illinois

$70.33 per hour

Registered Nurse - Infusion

Elgin

$43.13 per hour

Illinois

$48.74 per hour

Registered Nurse

Elgin

$40.48 per hour

Illinois

$42.93 per hour

Hospice Nurse

Elgin

$36.97 per hour

Illinois

$35.99 per hour

Nurse

Elgin

$35.70 per hour

Illinois

$37.47 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elgin

$33.51 per hour

Illinois

$33.91 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Elgin

$19.44 per hour

Illinois

$20.76 per hour

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