NJ · Bayonne · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Bayonne, NJ

The median registered nurse pay in the Bayonne area is $54.56 per hour ($113,490 a year), with the typical range running from $48.33 to $61.75. 39 open roles with published pay are listed for Bayonne and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bayonne. The free report below lists employers near Bayonne and what they pay.

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Who is hiring registered nurses near Bayonne

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Centrastate Healthcare System23$59.40
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation10$47.36
ScionHealth2$47.86
One Medical2$51
Amedisys1$62.50
Fresenius Medical Care1$50

Registered Nurse pay in Bayonne, NJ

The metro median is 10% above the New Jersey statewide median of $49.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 195,470 registered nurses employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 20.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.34$83,91010% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.33$100,5307% above U.S. median
Median$54.56$113,49021% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$61.75$128,44037% above U.S. median
Top 10%$74.25$154,44065% above U.S. median

How Bayonne ranks

  • 32nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 51st of 335 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Bayonne

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $54.56 median hour buys what $48.47 buys at the national price level, 8% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Bayonne paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,964
  • Per year: $98,208
  • Per month: $8,184

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bayonne

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$156
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,694
13-week assignment$22,022

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Bayonne

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bayonne, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center
Bayonne, NJ		Acute careNonprofit1 of 5No

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Hudson County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Hudson County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 7 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Jersey City, NJ4 mi$54.56/hr302,824
Elizabeth, NJ4 mi$54.56/hr140,413

Registered Nurse jobs in New Jersey · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Jersey

New Jersey is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a New Jersey license by endorsement.

New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

New Jersey state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Bayonne

Bayonne city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Bayonne, NJ?

Registered Nurses in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $54.56 per hour, about $113,490 a year. The middle half earn between $48.33 and $61.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bayonne a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 51st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 32nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Bayonne?

We list 39 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bayonne.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Bayonne as a registered nurse?

New Jersey is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a New Jersey license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Bayonne in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Hudson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bayonne?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bayonne is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your RN pay reportBayonne, NJ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationLyons, NJ · 2 postings$61.99/ hr$46–$78
  • Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 23 postings$59.40/ hr$44–$82
  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 36 postings$54.09/ hr$36–$63
  • Select MedicalSaddle Brook, NJ · 5 postings$53.97/ hr$43–$62

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$40Median$48.67High$63

194 RN postings with published pay in New Jersey, 164 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 194 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse - Community Living CenterPer diem
    $96k–$162k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Lyons, NJ · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse (CLC)Permanent
    $96k–$162k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Lyons, NJ · posted today

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