PermanentPosted today
Clinical Leader/Assistant Nurse Manager RN (Med/Surg 3N) - NIGHTS
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$107k–$182k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in New Jersey
596 open roles with published pay from 29 employers in New Jersey, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- EasternTime zone
- 78hospitals in the CMS directory
- 596roles with published pay
- $45.44median pay per hour
- $24–$59typical published range
- 29employers hiring
RN postings in New Jersey carry a median of $48.67 per hour (about $101,234 a year), +2% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #8 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 78 hospitals in New Jersey across 65 cities, 64 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 24 of the 61 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
New Jersey is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Eastern time.
What healthcare pays in New Jersey
Pay by profession for New Jersey, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $40–$63 | $48.67 | $101,234 | +2% | 194 postings |
| Phlebotomist | $18–$26 | $22.82 | $47,466 | −1% | 83 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18–$27 | $22.63 | $47,070 | −1% | 37 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $38–$55 | $47.12 | $98,010 | −4% | 34 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $28–$40 | $34.81 | $72,405 | +10% | 18 postings |
| Radiologic Technologist | $30–$47 | $38.80 | $80,704 | −1% | 18 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $18–$27 | $22.27 | $46,332 | −14% | 18 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $34–$58 | $43.69 | $90,875 | +5% | 15 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $29–$51 | $41.36 | $86,029 | +5% | 15 postings |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $48–$88 | $66.50 | $138,320 | +11% | 14 postings |
| MRI Technologist | $35–$55 | $46.86 | $97,469 | −1% | 13 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $20–$30 | $26 | $54,080 | +18% | 13 postings |
| CT Technologist | $35–$54 | $42.68 | $88,774 | −10% | 10 postings |
| Patient Access Representative | $17–$25 | $19.45 | $40,456 | −21% | 10 postings |
| Pharmacist | $53–$79 | $65.18 | $135,574 | −11% | 10 postings |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $38–$57 | $50.17 | $104,354 | +6% | 10 postings |
| Pharmacy Technician | $19–$28 | $23 | $47,840 | −13% | 9 postings |
| Physician Assistant | $58–$75 | $60.50 | $125,840 | −14% | 9 postings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $53–$75 | $60.50 | $125,840 | −10% | 7 postings |
| Occupational Therapist | $37–$59 | $48.18 | $100,214 | −0% | 7 postings |
| Nurse Case Manager | $42–$52 | $46.88 | $97,500 | −1% | 6 postings |
| Clinical Social Worker | $25–$45 | $35.12 | $73,060 | −18% | 6 postings |
| Surgical Technologist | $24–$40 | $31.73 | $65,998 | −15% | 5 postings |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $39–$55 | $45.44 | $94,515 | −8% | 5 postings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in New Jersey
596 roles with published pay (536 permanent, 55 per diem, 5 remote). 463 were posted in the last 30 days.
Per diemPosted today
Registered Nurse - Community Living Center
Veterans Health Administration · Lyons, NJ
$96k–$162k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Immunology (Remote)
Merck · Remote · NJ hiring
$96k–$151k/ year
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PermanentPosted today
RN Case Manager Hospice
Amedisys · Hackensack, NJ
$100k–$105k/ year
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PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Manahawkin, NJ
$80k–$100k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Medical Technologist
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$33.00–$52.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Leader/Assistant Nurse Manager RN (ICU/CCU & Stepdown) - Nights
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$107k–$182k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Leader/Assistant Nurse Manager RN (Med/Surg 4N) - Nights
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$107k–$182k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Leader/Assistant Nurse Manager RN (Med/Surg 3N)
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$107k–$182k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (CLC)
Veterans Health Administration · Lyons, NJ
$96k–$162k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) (Labor & Delivery, Recovery, & Postpartum LDRP) - Nights
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) (ICU/CCU & Step Down) - Nights
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Browse New Jersey jobs by profession
- Registered Nurse194
- Licensed Practical Nurse18
- Certified Nursing Assistant37
- Nurse Practitioner7
- Radiologic Technologist18
- CT Technologist10
- Respiratory Therapist15
- Surgical Technologist5
- Physical Therapist34
- Occupational Therapist7
- Patient Access Representative10
- Pharmacist10
- Pharmacy Technician9
- Medical Laboratory Scientist15
- Phlebotomist83
- MRI Technologist13
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer10
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist5
- Physician Assistant9
- Nurse Case Manager6
- Nurse Manager & Leadership14
- Clinical Social Worker6
- Medical Assistant18
- Dental Hygienist4
- Dental Assistant13
- Dental Office Manager3
Who is hiring in New Jersey
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Health | 136 | $47.94 | RN (70), CNA (12) |
| Capital Health System | 85 | $52.58 | RN (36), Sonographer (7) |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 77 | $46.55 | RN (32), LPN / LVN (9) |
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 48 | $59.40 | RN (23), CNA (6) |
| Quest Diagnostics | 47 | $25.38 | Phlebotomist (35), Lab Scientist (11) |
| Labcorp | 44 | $20.88 | Phlebotomist (44) |
| Select Medical | 38 | $47.12 | PT (22), RN (5) |
| Saint Lukes University Health Network | 25 | $38.80 | Medical Assistant (5), RN (3) |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 18 | $40.50 | RN (10), CNA (7) |
| Aspen Dental | 17 | $26.50 | Dental Assistant (11), Hygienist (4) |
Employers reporting wage offers in New Jersey
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 14 | $36.92 | PT (8), OT (6) |
| Conexus MedStaff LLC | 7 | $49.15 | RN (7) |
| Conexus Medstaff LLC | 6 | $49.15 | RN (3), Lab Scientist (3) |
| Fox Rehabilitation Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services, L.L.C. | 4 | $48.31 | PT (4) |
| Fox Rehabilitation Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Svcs, LLC. | 3 | $46.14 | PT (3) |
| Global Care Services, Inc | 2 | $17.75 | CNA (2) |
| Pain And Disability Institute | 2 | $65 | PT (2) |
| Ultra Comprehensive Physical Therapy, LLC | 2 | $61.25 | PT (2) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in New Jersey
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington | 80 | $53.34 | RN |
| Freehold | 46 | $59.40 | RN |
| Denville | 25 | $46.55 | RN |
| Phillipsburg | 25 | $38.80 | Medical Assistant |
| Passaic | 24 | $44.05 | RN |
| Dover | 14 | $47.25 | RN |
| Newark | 12 | $36.09 | Phlebotomist |
| Hackensack | 8 | $35.34 | Phlebotomist |
| Boonton Township | 7 | $36.38 | RN |
| Edison | 7 | $47.50 | RN |
| Clifton | 7 | $37.03 | Lab Scientist |
| Jersey City | 7 | $25 | Phlebotomist |
| New Brunswick | 5 | $20.88 | Phlebotomist |
| Manahawkin | 4 | $24.50 | Phlebotomist |
| Wayne | 4 | $23.13 | Phlebotomist |
City guides
- Pennington
- Freehold
- Phillipsburg
- Denville
- Passaic
- Dover
- Newark
- Hackensack
- Edison
- Jersey City
- Clifton
- Boonton Township
- New Brunswick
- Trenton
Pay by city
Hospitals in New Jersey
How New Jersey's hospital market is built.
- 78hospitals listed by CMS
- 57with emergency services
- 45Birthing-Friendly designated
- 24rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 62
- Psychiatric: 13
- Children's: 2
- Other: 1
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 60
- For-profit: 10
- Government and federal: 8
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 4 | 1 |
| New Brunswick | 3 | 0 |
| Paramus | 2 | 1 |
| Camden | 2 | 0 |
| Jersey City | 2 | 0 |
| East Orange | 2 | 0 |
| Toms River | 2 | 0 |
| Summit | 2 | 1 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains · 5 of 5 stars
- Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical, Westwood · 5 of 5 stars
- Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack · 5 of 5 stars
- Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck · 5 of 5 stars
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown · 5 of 5 stars
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit · 5 of 5 stars
- St Luke's Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg · 5 of 5 stars
- Ahs Hospital Corp, Hackettstown · 4 of 5 stars
- Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus, Atlantic City · 4 of 5 stars
- Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in New Jersey with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in New Jersey
What the compact means here
New Jersey is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in New Jersey without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of New Jersey, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in New Jersey on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to New Jersey, you apply for a New Jersey license as your new home state. Ask the New Jersey board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a New Jersey license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential New Jersey requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the New Jersey board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in New Jersey
New Jersey taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in New Jersey
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- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in New Jersey. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
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- 4One recruiter, start to finish
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Your recruiter in New Jersey
- Lauren Fitzgerald, Senior Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the New Jersey line might also look.
| State | Compact | Wage tax | RN median / hr | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Compact state | Applies | $54.74 | 173 |
| New York | Not in compact | Applies | $50.88 | 913 |
| Pennsylvania | Compact state | Applies | $45.50 | 244 |
Common questions
Is New Jersey a compact nursing state?
New Jersey is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in New Jersey without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of New Jersey, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in New Jersey?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the New Jersey board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does New Jersey tax wages?
Yes. New Jersey taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in New Jersey?
The median RN pay is $48.67 per hour, about $101,234 a year, based on 194 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $40 to $63 per hour.
How many hospitals are in New Jersey?
CMS lists 78 hospitals in New Jersey, 64 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in New Jersey?
29 employers published roles with pay in New Jersey, led by Jefferson Health with 136. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in New Jersey?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including New Jersey. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
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Your RN pay reportNew Jersey · 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
- Registered Nurse - Community Living CenterPer diem$96k–$162k/ year
- Registered Nurse (CLC)Permanent$96k–$162k/ year
+ 192 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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