Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,742/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Jersey City, NJ is $2,742 per week. This is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of $2,359.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 113 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Jersey City, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$2,742/week

Jersey City, NJ

17% higher than the US average.

$2,359/week

New Jersey

4% higher than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Jersey City Compare to Other Cities

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New York, New York

$2,658/week

This is 3% lower than the Jersey City average of $2,742.

Brooklyn, New York

$2,703/week

This is 1% lower than the Jersey City average of $2,742.

Morristown, New Jersey

$2,398/week

This is 14% lower than the Jersey City average of $2,742.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Jersey City?

CVOR earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Jersey City, NJ, averaging $3,886 per week, followed by OR - Operating Room ($3,080) and Perioperative ($3,080). For comparison, the Jersey City, NJ average for Travel Nurses is $2,742 per week — CVOR earns 42% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CVOR$3,886$3,886
OR - Operating Room$3,080$3,086
Perioperative$3,080$3,086
Cardiac Cath Lab$2,969$3,168
Interventional Radiology$2,969$3,168
CCU - Coronary Care$2,759$3,100
CVICU$2,759$3,100
ED - Emergency Department$2,270$2,779
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Jersey City?

AHS Staffing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,170 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($3,100) and The Judge Group ($3,047). AHS Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,886. For comparison, the Jersey City, NJ average for Travel Nurses is $2,742 per week — AHS Staffing pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AHS Staffing$3,170$3,886
Vibra Travels$3,100$3,100
The Judge Group$3,047$3,047
Springboard Healthcare$2,946$2,946
ProMed Staffing Resources B$2,938$2,938
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,917$3,086
Winston Resources$2,859$2,859
Zack Group$2,851$2,851
American Traveler$2,847$3,150
Access Healthcare$2,842$3,168

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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