Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, NJ

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,812/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Newark, NJ is $2,812 per week. This is 20% higher than the New Jersey average of $2,259.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 42 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,812/week

Newark, NJ

20% higher than the US average.

$2,259/week

New Jersey

This is equal to the US average

$2,254/week

United States

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

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New York, New York

$2,501/week

This is 10% lower than the Newark average of $2,743.

Morristown, New Jersey

$2,470/week

This is 11% lower than the Newark average of $2,743.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

$2,385/week

This is 15% lower than the Newark average of $2,743.

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

Newark, New Jersey pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,812 per week, followed by Summit, New Jersey ($2,344) and Morristown, New Jersey ($2,339). Newark, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,695. For comparison, the Newark, NJ average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,812 per week, roughly in line with Newark, New Jersey.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Newark, New Jersey$2,812$3,695
Summit, New Jersey$2,344$2,344
Morristown, New Jersey$2,339$3,296
Atlantic City, New Jersey$2,323$2,621
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Newark?

Health Advocates Network - Nursing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,126 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($2,709) and Vibra Travels ($2,673). Health Advocates Network - Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,695. For comparison, the Newark, NJ average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,812 per week — Health Advocates Network - Nursing pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$3,126$3,695
HCS 247$2,709$2,709
Vibra Travels$2,673$2,673
GHG Healthcare$2,528$2,528
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,485$2,485
Prime Staffing$2,473$2,473
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,470$2,470
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,443$2,443
Genie Healthcare$2,442$2,442
GHR Healthcare$2,440$2,440

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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