Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, NJ
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,640/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Newark, NJ is $2,640 per week. This is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of $2,359.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 337 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Newark, NJ compared to State and National Averages
$2,640/week
Newark, NJ
14% 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 Newark Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities
New York, New York
$2,658/week
This is 1% higher than the Newark average of $2,640.
Brooklyn, New York
$2,703/week
This is 2% higher than the Newark average of $2,640.
Morristown, New Jersey
$2,398/week
This is 10% lower than the Newark average of $2,640.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Newark?
Educator earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Newark, NJ, averaging $3,939 per week, followed by OR - Operating Room ($3,200) and Perioperative ($3,200). For comparison, the Newark, NJ average for Travel Nurses is $2,640 per week — Educator earns 49% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educator | $3,939 | $3,939 |
| OR - Operating Room | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Perioperative | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Med Surg | $3,014 | $3,014 |
| Oncology | $3,014 | $3,014 |
| Telemetry | $3,014 | $3,014 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $3,000 | $3,448 |
| Interventional Radiology | $3,000 | $3,448 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Newark?
Health Advocates Network - Nursing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,209 per week, followed by Surgical Specialty Staffing ($3,200) and The Judge Group ($3,174). Health Advocates Network - Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,939. For comparison, the Newark, NJ average for Travel Nurses is $2,640 per week — Health Advocates Network - Nursing pays 22% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $3,209 | $3,939 |
| Surgical Specialty Staffing | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| The Judge Group | $3,174 | $3,347 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,034 | $3,034 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,005 | $3,010 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,927 | $3,448 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,895 | $3,080 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $2,892 | $2,892 |
| Winston Resources | $2,870 | $2,870 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,868 | $2,868 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Interventional Radiology RN
- Newark, New Jersey
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 23 others
UP TO $3,448/wk
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- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
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- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 10 others
UP TO $2,795/wk
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- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- Winston Resources and 13 others
UP TO $2,668/wk
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- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
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