High-paying nursing jobs in Springfield

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 251 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $44,106 and $142,343 per year. Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Springfield, IL.

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Updated Sep 01, 2026
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Springfield, IL
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Job openings (Springfield)

Nurse Practitioner

Springfield

$138,067 per year

Illinois

$121,758 per year

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Springfield

$2,604 per week

Illinois

$2,471 per week

Registered Nurse

Springfield

$2,363 per week

Illinois

$1,661 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Springfield

$2,308 per week

Illinois

$2,129 per week

Travel Nurse

Springfield

$2,236 per week

Illinois

$2,177 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Springfield

$2,176 per week

Illinois

$2,185 per week

Nurse Manager

Springfield

$92,817 per year

Illinois

$95,858 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Springfield

$44.25 per hour

Illinois

$56.47 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Springfield

$31.20 per hour

Illinois

$33.50 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Springfield

$19.53 per hour

Illinois

$20.59 per hour

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