Hospitals in Newark, DE
1 facility hiring travelers, 9 openings. Advertised pay sits 7% above the Delaware median; a two-bedroom runs $1,780 a month at HUD fair market rent, 20% above Dover's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 9
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,604
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,780
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Christiana Hospital | 9 | $2,050 – $4,007 | $2,604 | 1,172 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD runs utilities 14% above and housing 13% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 3% above |
| Housing | 13% above |
| Utilities | 14% above |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Newark is $1,780 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,490.
Delaware taxes wage income.
Against Dover, a two-bedroom here runs 20% higher ($1,780 against $1,485).
Housing on CircleRN
20 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Newark's hospitals.
- 2 bedroom condo near Christiana Hospital — $2,850 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 1.1 mi
- Private bedroom, kitchen, Living private space, and bathroom. — $1,800 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.7 mi
- Cranston Mansion Retreat Guest Hose — $4,200 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 3.8 mi
- Petals Porch Peaceful De Stay (Bloom House) — $3,600 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 3.8 mi
- Entire Home near U of D, Star Campus and Christiana Care — $3,400 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 4.6 mi
- Modern Furnished Home — $2,600 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 5.3 mi
- 2BR Quiet Cottage — $4,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 6.4 mi
- Charming private master bedroom and bathroom — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.4 mi
- 1 bedroom basement apartment — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 9 mi
- Country private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette — $1,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 9.7 mi
- Pet-Friendly Furnished Private Room with Bath & Dedicated Garage Parking — $950 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 9.9 mi
- Azure Elephant Haven | Elevated Living & Professional Comfort in Middletown — $3,400 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 13 mi
Common questions
- Which Newark hospital hires travelers most?
- Christiana Hospital, with 9 of the city's 9 openings and 1,172 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Delaware license to work in Newark?
- Delaware is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- How does Newark compare with Dover?
- Newark's median advertised rate is $2,604 a week against $2,430 in Dover; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,780 in Newark and $1,485 in Dover. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Newark?
- Yes: 20 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does Delaware tax travel nurse pay?
- Delaware taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Newark, DE?
- 14 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Newark, DE on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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