High-paying nursing jobs in Peoria

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 438 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $19.54 and $73.15 per hour. Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical, Registered Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Peoria, IL.

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Updated Oct 24, 2026
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Peoria, IL
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Job openings (Peoria)

Advanced Practice Provider

Peoria

$73.15 per hour

Illinois

$76.13 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Peoria

$130,142 per year

Illinois

$121,621 per year

Registered Nurse - Icu

Peoria

$2,341 per week

Illinois

$2,215 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Peoria

$2,297 per week

Illinois

$2,169 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Peoria

$2,285 per week

Illinois

$2,110 per week

Registered Nurse

Peoria

$2,222 per week

Illinois

$1,676 per week

Travel Nurse

Peoria

$2,202 per week

Illinois

$2,187 per week

Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Peoria

$2,167 per week

Illinois

$2,147 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Peoria

$33.05 per hour

Illinois

$33.91 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Peoria

$19.54 per hour

Illinois

$20.76 per hour

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