Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Union City, NJ
Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Union City area earn a median of $54.56 per hour, about $113,490 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.33 and $61.75. That ranks 32nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 51st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Union City metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Union City.
- $54.56median pay per hour, New York
- $48–$62typical range per hour
- 195,470telehealth / triage nurses employed in the metro area
- 113cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Union City, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.34 | $83,910 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.33 | $100,530 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Median | $54.56 | $113,490 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.75 | $128,440 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $74.25 | $154,440 | 65% above U.S. median |
How Union City ranks
- 32nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 51st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
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 Union City
- 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.
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- 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.
Hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | 2 mi | $54.56/hr | 59,149 |
| West New York, NJ | 2 mi | $54.56/hr | 52,975 |
Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in New Jersey · Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in New Jersey
Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.
- Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
- Several years of clinical experience
- Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation
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Common questions
How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Union City, NJ?
Telehealth / Triage 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 Union City a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 51st of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 32nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Union City?
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, led by Hackensack University Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Union City as a telehealth / triage 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.
Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Union City?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Union City and across New Jersey. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Union City.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
- CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61
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27 Telehealth RN postings with published pay in the US, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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