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 433 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 22, 2026
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Peoria, IL
Illinois
Job openings (Peoria)

Advanced Practice Provider

Peoria

$73.15 per hour

Illinois

$62.55 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Peoria

$130,154 per year

Illinois

$121,599 per year

Registered Nurse - Icu

Peoria

$2,336 per week

Illinois

$2,213 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Peoria

$2,297 per week

Illinois

$2,169 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Peoria

$2,262 per week

Illinois

$2,137 per week

Registered Nurse

Peoria

$2,222 per week

Illinois

$1,676 per week

Travel Nurse

Peoria

$2,206 per week

Illinois

$2,189 per week

Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Peoria

$2,167 per week

Illinois

$2,147 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Peoria

$33.07 per hour

Illinois

$33.91 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Peoria

$19.54 per hour

Illinois

$20.76 per hour

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