High-paying nursing jobs in Waterloo

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 215 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $43,329 and $140,918 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Waterloo, IA.

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Updated Sep 21, 2026
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Waterloo, IA
Iowa
Job openings (Waterloo)

Registered Nurse - Catheterization Lab

Waterloo

$2,578 per week

Iowa

$2,741 per week

Registered Nurse

Waterloo

$2,184 per week

Iowa

$1,817 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Waterloo

$2,184 per week

Iowa

$2,130 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Waterloo

$2,161 per week

Iowa

$2,195 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Waterloo

$2,138 per week

Iowa

$2,131 per week

Travel Nurse

Waterloo

$2,060 per week

Iowa

$2,008 per week

Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Waterloo

$1,811 per week

Iowa

$2,238 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Waterloo

$33.31 per hour

Iowa

$33.63 per hour

Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Waterloo

$29.75 per hour

Iowa

$50.50 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Waterloo

$19.18 per hour

Iowa

$20.50 per hour

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