Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, NJ

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,347/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Newark, NJ is $2,347 per week. This is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of $2,228.

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Based on 111 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Newark, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$2,347/week

Newark, NJ

7% higher than the US average.

$2,228/week

New Jersey

2% higher than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$2,322/week

This is 3% lower than the Newark average of $2,396.

Springfield, Massachusetts

$2,622/week

This is 9% higher than the Newark average of $2,396.

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

$2,648/week

This is 10% higher than the Newark average of $2,396.

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wayne, New Jersey$2,587$2,587
Hackensack, New Jersey$2,443$2,736
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Newark?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
White Glove Placement$3,200$3,200
WCS Healthcare Partners$2,976$2,976
Vibra Travels$2,911$2,911
HCS 247$2,713$2,713
ARMStaffing$2,546$2,546
Prime Staffing$2,544$2,544
Trustaff$2,534$2,534
PRN Healthcare$2,524$2,524
Coast Medical Service$2,494$2,494
American Traveler$2,431$2,431

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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