How much do staff Registered Nursing jobs pay per hour in New Jersey?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, May 18th 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in New Jersey is $38 per hour but can pay up to $70 per hour.

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Telemetry Float Pool Registered Nurse

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

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ICU Registered Nurse

Monmouth Medical Center
Eatontown, NJ

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ICU Registered Nurse

Monmouth Medical Center
Oceanport, NJ

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ICU Registered Nurse

Monmouth Medical Center
Asbury Park, NJ

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ICU Registered Nurse

Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch, NJ

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Home Infusion RN

Home Infusion
South Plainfield, NJ

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Clara Maass Medical Center
Rutherford, NJ

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Clara Maass Medical Center
North Arlington, NJ

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Clara Maass Medical Center
Belleville, NJ

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ED Screening Crisis Unit RN

Community Medical Center
Beachwood, NJ

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ED Screening Crisis Unit RN

Community Medical Center
Point Pleasant, NJ

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ED Screening Crisis Unit RN

Community Medical Center
Asbury Park, NJ

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ED Screening Crisis Unit RN

Community Medical Center
Toms River, NJ

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View job details for Registered Nurse, Post Intensive Care Unit III

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Registered Nurse, Post Intensive Care Unit III

RWJ Somerset
Somerville, NJ

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Oncology Registered Nurse

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

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Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit

Community Medical Center
Beachwood, NJ

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Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit

Community Medical Center
Point Pleasant, NJ

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Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit

Community Medical Center
Asbury Park, NJ

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Clara Maass Medical Center
Bloomfield, NJ

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New Jersey Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$54.33/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in New Jersey is $54.33 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $47.51.

Last updated on May 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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New Jersey Nursing Jobs FAQs

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in New Jersey?

You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our New Jersey RN Licensing guide.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 21 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average and up to $66 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 66 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $63 per hour on average, and up to $85 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 663 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,570 per hour on average, and up to $3,781 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Is New Jersey a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?

Yes, New Jersey is a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).

How much does obtaining a nursing license in New Jersey cost?

Cost to obtain a nursing license in New Jersey is $200.

How often do you need to renew your nursing license in New Jersey?

Nursing license needs to be renewed every two years.

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