Hospitals in Jersey City, NJ
1 facility hiring travelers, 14 openings. Advertised pay sits 8% under the New Jersey median; a two-bedroom runs $2,300 a month at HUD fair market rent, 25% under Morristown's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 14
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,313
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $2,300
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Facilities
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, New Jersey runs housing 34% above, utilities 14% above and groceries and goods 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, New Jersey, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 9% above |
| Housing | 34% above |
| Utilities | 14% above |
| Groceries and goods | 7% above |
| Services | 4% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Jersey City is $2,300 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,030.
New Jersey taxes wage income.
Against Morristown, a two-bedroom here runs 25% lower ($2,300 against $3,070).
Housing on CircleRN
171 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Jersey City's hospitals.
- Private cozy room in our beautiful renovated historic home close to New York City — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.6 mi
- Elegant Guest room on Lincoln Park — $1,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.8 mi
- Cozy Furnished Private Room | Easy NYC Access — $1,450 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.8 mi
- ⚜️The President's Quarters: 15mins to Times Square-NYC — $1,590 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.7 mi
- Spacious loft-like 2 BR with kitchenette — $2,225 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 5 mi
- Charming 2BR, 2 Baths near Prudential, heart of the City of Newark. l — $4,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 6.8 mi
- Garden Apartment in Astoria — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7 mi
- Modern Bushwick Alcove Studio | In-Unit Laundry + Elevator — $3,450 a month, 0 beds, furnished, about 7.1 mi
- 2 Furnished Bedrooms for Rent — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.1 mi
- Totally updated 3rd floor suite w/loft near hospitals & NYC — $1,800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.6 mi
- 15 To Manhattan, XL Rooms, King/Queen Beds, Bright — $4,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.8 mi
- 15 Min to Manhattan, Private Entrance, King Bed, Backyard — $3,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.8 mi
Common questions
- Which Jersey City hospital hires travelers most?
- Jersey City Medical Center, with 14 of the city's 14 openings and 303 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Jersey City?
- New Jersey is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- How does Jersey City compare with Morristown?
- Jersey City's median advertised rate is $2,313 a week against $2,451 in Morristown; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,300 in Jersey City and $3,070 in Morristown. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Jersey City?
- Yes: 171 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 New Jersey tax travel nurse pay?
- New Jersey 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 Jersey City, NJ?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Jersey City, NJ 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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