High-paying nursing jobs in Lawrence

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 243 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $39,735 and $171,851 per year. Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Lawrence, KS.

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Updated Oct 26, 2026
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Job openings (Lawrence)

Nurse Practitioner

Lawrence

$171,851 per year

Kansas

$123,724 per year

Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Lawrence

$160,281 per year

Kansas

$161,103 per year

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Lawrence

$2,131 per week

Kansas

$1,964 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Lawrence

$2,116 per week

Kansas

$1,949 per week

Travel Nurse

Lawrence

$2,098 per week

Kansas

$2,013 per week

Registered Nurse

Lawrence

$2,075 per week

Kansas

$1,754 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Lawrence

$2,025 per week

Kansas

$2,031 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lawrence

$30.95 per hour

Kansas

$32.68 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Lawrence

$17.59 per hour

Kansas

$18.35 per hour

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