Travel nursing contracts in New Jersey advertise a median of $2,528 a week, with the middle half between $2,247 and $2,796, across 72 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the New Jersey job board.
Travel nurses in New Jersey have access to 115 furnished rental listings, 11 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
112 openings across 18 cities from $1,616–$3,129/week.
All 112 openings in New Jersey
17 hospitals in New Jersey are hiring travel nurses, 110 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
115 furnished rentals with a median rent of $2,000/month.
Assignments in New Jersey pay about the national median for the same specialties, across 72 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once New Jersey prices are counted, that is worth about -7%.
Statewide, prices run 9% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108.8 | 9% higher |
| Housing | 134.3 | 34% higher |
| Utilities | 114.2 | 14% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 107.1 | 7% higher |
| Services | 103.5 | 4% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $2,180/month, the median across 180 New Jersey cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across New Jersey runs $113–$217 per night depending on the area, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
New Jersey is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in New Jersey reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 8 nursing specialties with open contracts in New Jersey, Cath Lab pays the most at $2,948 per week and Med-Surg the least at $1,839.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 12 | $2,274 |
| L&D | 9 | $2,790 |
| ICU | 7 | $2,288 |
| NICU | 7 | $2,691 |
| Cath Lab | 6 | $2,948 |
| Med-Surg | 5 | $1,839 |
| OR | 5 | $2,455 |
| CVICU | 4 | $2,836 |