Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,324/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in New Jersey is $2,324 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 300 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$2,324/week

New Jersey

This is equal to the US average

$2,316/week

United States

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

New Brunswick, New Jersey pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,796 per week, followed by Newark, New Jersey ($2,670) and Camden, New Jersey ($2,410). Newark, New Jersey has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,696. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,324 per week — New Brunswick, New Jersey pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Brunswick, New Jersey$2,796$2,858
Newark, New Jersey$2,670$3,696
Camden, New Jersey$2,410$2,761
Morristown, New Jersey$2,356$3,296
Summit, New Jersey$2,344$2,344
Trenton, New Jersey$2,334$2,560
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Vermont pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,656 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($2,626) and New York ($2,558). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,237. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,324 per week — Vermont pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vermont$2,656$3,785
Massachusetts$2,626$3,846
New York$2,558$4,237
Connecticut$2,547$3,817
Rhode Island$2,546$3,944
Pennsylvania$2,360$3,418
New Hampshire$2,340$3,530
Delaware$2,337$2,775
District of Columbia$2,324$2,981
Maryland$2,307$3,376
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in New Jersey?

Gifted Healthcare pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,296 per week, followed by Health Advocates Network - Nursing ($3,126) and Soliant Health ($2,720). Health Advocates Network - Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,696. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,324 per week — Gifted Healthcare pays 42% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gifted Healthcare$3,296$3,296
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$3,126$3,696
Soliant Health$2,720$2,720
Noor Inc.$2,676$2,676
The Judge Group$2,643$2,643
LeaderStat$2,623$2,824
Seven Healthcare$2,620$2,620
Binding Minds$2,617$2,634
LanceSoft$2,614$2,700
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,612$2,858

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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