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Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Surgical Center at Hopewell - Per Diem - Level I - Varies
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$51.97–$51.97/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Trenton, NJ
Registered Nurses in the Trenton area earn a median of $46.94 per hour, about $97,640 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $44.28 and $55.84. That ranks 80th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 89th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 35 open roles with published pay are listed for Trenton and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Trenton.
- $46.94median pay per hour, Trenton
- $44–$56typical range per hour
- 5,330registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 35open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Trenton
Roles in other cities of the Trenton-Princeton area.
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse Flex - Central Resource Office - Maternal/Child - Hopewell - Part-time - Day
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$45.60–$62.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
RN Outpatient Specialty Practice - FT - Day - Urology Specialists Pennington NJ
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$36.47–$47.89/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
RN Outpatient Specialty Practice - FT - Day - Gastroenterology Specialists Pennington NJ
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$36.47–$47.89/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
*$10K SIGN ON BONUS* Registered Nurse FLEX - Central Resource Office - Hospital at Home - Full-Time - Day
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$45.60–$62.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
*$10K SIGN ON BONUS* Registered Nurse FLEX - Central Resource Office - Hospital at Home - Full-Time - Night
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$45.60–$62.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Registered Nurse Flex - Central Resource Office - Maternal/Child - Hopewell - FT - Day
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$45.60–$62.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
*$10K SIGN ON BONUS* Registered Nurse Flex - Central Resource Office - Full-Time - Evening
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$45.60–$62.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
*$10K SIGN ON BONUS* Registered Nurse Flex - Central Resource Office - Full-Time - Night
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$45.60–$62.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
*$10K SIGN ON BONUS* Registered Nurse Flex - Central Resource Office - Full-Time - Night
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$45.60–$62.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
*$10K SIGN ON BONUS* Registered Nurse Flex - Central Resource Office - Full-Time - Day
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$45.60–$62.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Registered Nurse Flex - Central Resource Office - Maternal/Child - Hopewell - FT - Night
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$45.60–$62.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
More open Registered Nurse roles in Trenton
1 more open role from employers in Trenton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Nurse Field Assessor - Northern New Jersey
CVS Health · Trenton, NJ
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The metro median is 5% below the New Jersey statewide median of $49.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,330 registered nurses employed in the Trenton-Princeton metro area, 22.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.84 | $80,790 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.28 | $92,100 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.94 | $97,640 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.84 | $116,150 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.88 | $120,390 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Trenton ranks
- 80th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 89th 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 Trenton
- Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.94 median hour buys what $45.49 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Trenton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,690
- Per year: $84,492
- Per month: $7,041
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Trenton-Princeton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Trenton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $138 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,568 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,384 |
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 Trenton
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Trenton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Health Regional Medical Center Trenton, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Trenton Psychiatric Hosp Trenton, NJ | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Mercer County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Mercer County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 25 mi | $47.70/hr | 1,573,916 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 25 mi | $54.56/hr | 57,487 |
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $47.70/hr | 71,749 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 33 mi | $54.56/hr | 56,507 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 33 mi | $54.56/hr | 56,939 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 42 mi | $46.69/hr | 79,453 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Trenton, NJ?
Registered Nurses in the Trenton-Princeton metro area have a median pay of $46.94 per hour, about $97,640 a year. The middle half earn between $44.28 and $55.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Trenton a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Trenton-Princeton ranks 89th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 80th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Trenton?
We list 35 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Trenton-Princeton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Trenton.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Trenton 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 Trenton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Mercer 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 Trenton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Trenton is $138 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,568 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportTrenton, 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
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Low$40Median$48.67High$63
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