High-paying nursing jobs in Rockford

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 316 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $46,359 and $141,945 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Rockford, IL.

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Updated Nov 11, 2026
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Rockford, IL
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Job openings (Rockford)

Advanced Practice Provider

Rockford

$67.96 per hour

Illinois

$75.87 per hour

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Rockford

$2,597 per week

Illinois

$2,492 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Rockford

$2,293 per week

Illinois

$2,220 per week

Clinical Lead Nurse

Rockford

$2,265 per week

Illinois

$1,939 per week

Registered Nurse

Rockford

$2,255 per week

Illinois

$1,680 per week

Nurse Practitioner

Rockford

$116,529 per year

Illinois

$121,525 per year

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Rockford

$2,154 per week

Illinois

$2,110 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Rockford

$2,015 per week

Illinois

$2,173 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rockford

$31.57 per hour

Illinois

$34.01 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Rockford

$20.52 per hour

Illinois

$20.79 per hour

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