High-paying nursing jobs in Jacksonville

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 110 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $36,698 and $148,431 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Jacksonville, NC.

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Updated Oct 30, 2026
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Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Jacksonville)

Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Jacksonville

$148,431 per year

North Carolina

$137,048 per year

Nurse Practitioner

Jacksonville

$124,158 per year

North Carolina

$120,706 per year

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Jacksonville

$2,147 per week

North Carolina

$1,855 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Jacksonville

$2,005 per week

North Carolina

$1,846 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Jacksonville

$1,990 per week

North Carolina

$1,870 per week

Registered Nurse

Jacksonville

$38.91 per hour

North Carolina

$50.92 per hour

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Jacksonville

$75,355 per year

North Carolina

$115,387 per year

Licensed Practical Nurse

Jacksonville

$1,384 per week

North Carolina

$1,082 per week

Nurse

Jacksonville

$33.27 per hour

North Carolina

$42.61 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Jacksonville

$16.25 per hour

North Carolina

$17.74 per hour

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