High-paying nursing jobs in Irvine

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 966 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $24.03 and $72.37 per hour. Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Registered Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Irvine, CA.

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Updated Oct 05, 2026
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Irvine, CA
California
Job openings (Irvine)

Nurse Practitioner

Irvine

$84.53 per hour

California

$107 per hour

Senior Clinical Nurse

Irvine

$72.37 per hour

California

$86.40 per hour

Clinical Nurse

Irvine

$65.53 per hour

California

$44.59 per hour

Nurse Manager

Irvine

$132,085 per year

California

$145,878 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Irvine

$58.50 per hour

California

$67.62 per hour

Registered Nurse

Irvine

$51.52 per hour

California

$55.75 per hour

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Irvine

$33.12 per hour

California

$36.33 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Irvine

$24.03 per hour

California

$23.82 per hour

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