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Stability Healthcare

Travel Oncology OP RN

Raleigh, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 20 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel Behavioral Health RN

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$1.7K - $2.4K/wk

  • Medical

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel Med Surg Tele RN

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

  • Medical

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel Outpatient Oncology RN

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$2.0K - $2.8K/wk

  • Medical

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 26 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel CVPICU RN

Durham, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel CVPICU RN

Durham, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel CVPICU RN

Durham, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel CVPICU RN

Durham, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel CVPICU RN

Durham, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel CVPICU RN

Durham, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel CVPICU RN

Durham, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours ... We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for highest paying rn in Raleigh, NC is $43.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $50.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What settings or specialties typically offer the highest salaries for registered nurses, and what should applicants consider before pursuing these roles?

Registered Nurses can earn higher salaries by working in specialized areas such as the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Operating Room (OR), Emergency Room (ER), or by pursuing roles like Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or Nurse Practitioner. These positions often require additional certifications, advanced degrees, or significant clinical experience. While these roles offer higher pay, applicants should be prepared for more demanding responsibilities, irregular hours, and a fast-paced work environment. It's important to weigh the increased compensation against potential stress and the need for advanced education or training.

What are the highest paying RN jobs?

The highest paying RN (Registered Nurse) jobs typically include specialized roles such as Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Managers, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. These positions often require advanced degrees, certifications, and several years of experience. Factors like location, type of healthcare facility, and shift differentials can also impact RN salaries. In general, RNs who work in metropolitan areas, critical care, or surgical settings tend to earn higher wages compared to those in other nursing roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a high-earning registered nurse, and why are they important?

To excel as a high-earning RN, you typically need advanced clinical expertise, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher, specialized certifications (such as CRNA or NP), and significant nursing experience. Mastery of specialized healthcare technologies, electronic health records, and advanced life support systems is often required. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills distinguish top earners in nursing roles. These skills and credentials enable RNs to take on complex, high-responsibility positions that command higher salaries and directly impact patient outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Highest Paying Rn job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,942 per year, or $43.2 per hour.

Local Contract Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Stability Healthcare

Henderson, NC • On-site

Contractor

Medical, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Stability Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a local contract nursing job in Henderson, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/14/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Local Contract

Stability Healthcare is looking for a ER RN contract position in Henderson, NC. Emergency room (ER) nurses provide care for patients requiring emergency attention because of physical trauma or acute illness. ER nurses work to quickly assess the needs of each patient to avoid long-term complications, disabilities, or even death.

*$600 travel bonus *Day 1 health insurance with United Healthcare *PTO plan -- start accruing on day 1, use during contract or cash out at the end! *Guaranteed stipend if facility calls you off *Extra hour bonus -- earn an additional hourly bonus for working over your weekly contracted hours

Stability Job ID #L-854453. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

About Stability Healthcare

Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000’s of facilities.

You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Benefits
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Benefits start day 1
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About Stability Healthcare

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Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000's of facilities. You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2009

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