Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, NJ
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,717/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Newark, NJ is $2,717 per week. This is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of $2,354.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 349 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Newark, NJ compared to State and National Averages
$2,717/week
Newark, NJ
19% higher than the US average.
$2,354/week
New Jersey
6% higher than the US average.
$2,207/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
$2,411/week
This is 13% lower than the Newark average of $2,717.
Morristown, New Jersey
$2,575/week
This is 6% lower than the Newark average of $2,717.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
$2,367/week
This is 15% lower than the Newark average of $2,717.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Newark?
Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Newark, NJ, both averaging $3,181 per week, ahead of Labor and Delivery ($3,038). Pediatrics CVICU has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,267. For comparison, the Newark, NJ average for Travel Nurses is $2,717 per week — Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology earn 17% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $3,181 | $3,181 |
| Interventional Radiology | $3,181 | $3,181 |
| Labor and Delivery | $3,038 | $3,038 |
| Pediatrics CVICU | $2,870 | $3,267 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,854 | $2,854 |
| Perioperative | $2,854 | $2,854 |
| CVPICU | $2,828 | $3,267 |
| PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | $2,826 | $3,267 |
| Pediatrics | $2,826 | $3,267 |
| CCU - Coronary Care | $2,728 | $2,802 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Newark?
ADN Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,939 per week, followed by Surgical Specialty Staffing ($3,600) and The Judge Group ($3,134). For comparison, the Newark, NJ average for Travel Nurses is $2,717 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 45% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $3,939 | $3,939 |
| Surgical Specialty Staffing | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| The Judge Group | $3,134 | $3,267 |
| Vibra Travels | $3,103 | $3,231 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $3,066 | $3,919 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,913 | $2,913 |
| Zack Group | $2,890 | $2,994 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,869 | $2,981 |
| American Traveler | $2,868 | $2,974 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,819 | $2,898 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
CVPICU RN
- Newark, New Jersey
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- Meda Health and 12 others
UP TO $2,994/wk
Estimated pay packagePICU RN
- Newark, New Jersey
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- American Traveler and 15 others
UP TO $3,099/wk
Estimated pay packagePICU RN
- Newark, New Jersey
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 7 others
UP TO $2,782/wk
Estimated pay packageNICU RN
- Newark, New Jersey
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- Prime Staffing and 5 others
UP TO $2,722/wk
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Newark, NJ
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,225/week
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