High-paying nursing jobs in Independence

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 1,456 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $43,562 and $111,186 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Independence, MO.

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Updated Jul 26, 2026
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Independence, MO
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Job openings (Independence)

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Independence

$2,034 per week

Missouri

$2,136 per week

Director of Nursing

Independence

$97,077 per year

Missouri

$100,730 per year

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Independence

$1,746 per week

Missouri

$1,946 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Independence

$1,723 per week

Missouri

$2,093 per week

Registered Nurse

Independence

$40.60 per hour

Missouri

$40.29 per hour

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Independence

$79,799 per year

Missouri

$79,893 per year

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Independence

$37.19 per hour

Missouri

$48.45 per hour

Charge Nurse

Independence

$35.35 per hour

Missouri

$34.30 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Independence

$32.64 per hour

Missouri

$32.07 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Independence

$19.28 per hour

Missouri

$18.79 per hour

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