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 240 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $44,877 and $141,195 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse Practitioner are among the most popular high-paying roles in Springfield, IL.

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Updated Oct 09, 2026
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Springfield, IL
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Job openings (Springfield)

Nurse Practitioner

Springfield

$137,049 per year

Illinois

$121,514 per year

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Springfield

$2,583 per week

Illinois

$2,489 per week

Registered Nurse

Springfield

$2,348 per week

Illinois

$1,675 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Springfield

$2,276 per week

Illinois

$2,119 per week

Travel Nurse

Springfield

$2,221 per week

Illinois

$2,184 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Springfield

$2,142 per week

Illinois

$2,171 per week

Nurse Manager

Springfield

$92,817 per year

Illinois

$97,035 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Springfield

$91,979 per year

Illinois

$106,002 per year

Licensed Practical Nurse

Springfield

$31.56 per hour

Illinois

$33.85 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Springfield

$19.87 per hour

Illinois

$20.75 per hour

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