NJ · New Brunswick · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

Pay for utilization review nurses in the New Brunswick area centers on $54.56 per hour, or about $113,490 a year. The lower quarter earns under $48.33 and the upper quarter over $61.75. That ranks 32nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 51st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in New Brunswick. Tell us your role and we email current openings near New Brunswick.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick 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 utilization review 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 New Brunswick

  • 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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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.

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Hospitals in New Brunswick

CMS lists 3 hospitals in New Brunswick.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Children's Specialized Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Utilization Review Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Plainfield, NJ9 mi$54.56/hr56,507
Perth Amboy, NJ9 mi$54.56/hr56,939
Trenton, NJ25 mi$46.94/hr91,193

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in New Jersey · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in New Jersey

Utilization review nurses assess admissions and services for medical necessity and coordinate with payers.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience in acute care
  • InterQual or MCG experience

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 New Brunswick

New Brunswick city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in New Brunswick, NJ?

Utilization Review 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 New Brunswick a good place for utilization review nurses once cost of living is counted?

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

Where do utilization review nurses work in New Brunswick?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in New Brunswick, led by Saint Peter's University Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in New Brunswick as an utilization review 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 utilization review nurses in New Brunswick?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 2 postings$45.44/ hr$39–$51
  • Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 1 posting$66.34/ hr$52–$81
  • Veterans Health AdministrationPhiladelphia, PA · 1 posting$56.65/ hr$39–$74
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$53.62/ hr$39–$68

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Low$36Median$45.44High$66

11 UR Nurse postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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  1. Utilization Review RN - FT - Day - Utilization Resource Management Pennington NJPermanent
    $39.40–$51.47/ hour
    Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ · posted 21 days ago
  2. Utilization Review RN - PT - Day - Utilization Resource Mgmt Pennington NJPermanent
    $39.40–$51.47/ hour
    Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ · posted 30+ days ago

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