Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, NJ

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Newark?

The highest paying specialty in Newark is Administrative. Travel roles are currently paying $3,887/wk which is 36% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Newark include Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit with average pay of $3,440/wk, Cardiac Stepdown with average pay of $3,440/wk and CVOR with average pay of $3,251/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,503/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Newark, NJ is $2,503 per week. This is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of $2,409.

Last updated on July 2, 2026. Based on 340 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,503/week

Newark, NJ

13% higher than the US average.

$2,409/week

New Jersey

10% higher than the US average.

$2,169/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities

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New York, New York

$2,603/week

This is 4% higher than the Newark average of $2,503.

The Bronx, New York

$2,791/week

This is 10% higher than the Newark average of $2,503.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

$2,363/week

This is 6% lower than the Newark average of $2,503.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Newark?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room	$3,400	$3,600
CVOR	$3,110	$3,919
Wound Care	$2,981	$3,094
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,943	$3,198
Interventional Radiology	$2,943	$3,198

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Newark?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Surgical Specialty Staffing	$3,400	$3,600
Epic Travel Staffing	$3,122	$3,122
Care Career	$3,094	$3,094
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab	$3,002	$3,002
Winston Resources	$2,931	$3,031
Vibra Travels	$2,873	$3,602
CrossMed	$2,850	$2,993
The Judge Group	$2,822	$2,936
NuWest Travel Nursing	$2,808	$3,014
HCS 247	$2,748	$3,198