9 openings from $2,731–$3,091/week in Paramus, NJ — Mother Baby, NICU, L&D. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
9 openings from $2,731–$3,091/week right now.
Prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 13% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112.6 | 13% higher |
| Housing | 148.6 | 49% higher |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 27% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 110.3 | 10% higher |
| Services | 105.8 | 6% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,340 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,710 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $3,110 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $3,830 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $4,725 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Paramus is $164–$175 per night, 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.
1 hospital in Paramus is hiring travel nurses, 9 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.