High-paying nursing jobs in Nashville

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 1,304 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $43,247 and $132,465 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Nashville, TN.

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Updated Nov 12, 2026
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Nashville, TN
Tennessee
Job openings (Nashville)

Advanced Practice Provider

Nashville

$132,465 per year

Tennessee

$121,943 per year

Nurse Practitioner

Nashville

$124,161 per year

Tennessee

$120,461 per year

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Nashville

$2,202 per week

Tennessee

$2,145 per week

Registered Nurse

Nashville

$1,913 per week

Tennessee

$1,923 per week

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Nashville

$1,862 per week

Tennessee

$1,919 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Nashville

$1,730 per week

Tennessee

$1,828 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Nashville

$1,721 per week

Tennessee

$1,791 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Nashville

$1,717 per week

Tennessee

$1,834 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nashville

$31.95 per hour

Tennessee

$28.74 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Nashville

$19.15 per hour

Tennessee

$17.13 per hour

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