Hospitals in Newark, NJ
1 facility hiring travelers, 13 openings. Advertised pay sits 1% above the New Jersey median; a two-bedroom runs $2,350 a month at HUD fair market rent, 23% under Morristown's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 13
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,541
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $2,350
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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 Newark is $2,350 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,940.
New Jersey taxes wage income.
Against Morristown, a two-bedroom here runs 23% lower ($2,350 against $3,070).
Housing on CircleRN
163 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Newark's hospitals.
- Judees Comfort LLC — $1,650 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 0.2 mi
- 1bf near Newark Beth Israel Medical Center University Hospital — $2,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 0.3 mi
- DeLoach Family Heavenly Safe Stay – A Private, Safe & Comfortable Home — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 0.7 mi
- Beautiful, private furnished studio with new, modern kitchen appliances, new bathroom — $1,895 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.6 mi
- Fully Furnished Safe 4 bedrooms All Utilities & WiFi included Full kitchen & Dining Room 1 bath 9738 — $4,200 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 1.9 mi
- Charming 2BR, 2 Baths near Prudential, heart of the City of Newark. l — $4,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.2 mi
- Quiet, modern, and conveniently located apartment in Newark — $3,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 3.9 mi
- The Grayson — $2,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.4 mi
- Totally updated 3rd floor suite w/loft near hospitals & NYC — $1,800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.3 mi
- Private cozy room in our beautiful renovated historic home close to New York City — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7 mi
- Elegant Guest room on Lincoln Park — $1,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.1 mi
- Spacious loft-like 2 BR with kitchenette — $2,225 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 7.7 mi
Common questions
- Which Newark hospital hires travelers most?
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, with 13 of the city's 13 openings and 408 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Newark?
- 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 Newark compare with Morristown?
- Newark's median advertised rate is $2,541 a week against $2,451 in Morristown; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,350 in Newark 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 Newark?
- Yes: 163 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 Newark, NJ?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Newark, 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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