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Discover the locations with the highest earning potential for a nursing career in 2024.


Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024

Lacey

Ellensburg, Washington pays Travel Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,316 per week, followed by Chelan, Washington ($2,206). Ellensburg, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,436. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Acute Care Nurses is $2,202 per week — Ellensburg, Washington pays 5% more.

Vancouver, Washington pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Gig Harbor, Washington ($44) and Issaquah, Washington ($44). Vancouver, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Washington average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Vancouver, Washington pays 11% more.

Rochester

Overland Park

Kansas City

Olympia

Seattle

Portland

Registered Nurses who provide direct patient care, administer medications, coordinate treatment plans, and monitor patient conditions across diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics and outpatient centers, home health and hospice, schools and public health settings, travel nursing assignments, corrections, long-term acute care, and non-bedside roles such as case management, informatics, education, and telehealth.

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