Registered Nurse Jobs in New Jersey
Across 93 live Registered Nurse listings in New Jersey, median advertised pay is $120K (75th percentile $135K), based on the 68 that state a salary; New Jersey ranks 18th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Hackensack Meridian Health (14), Cooper Norcross University Hospital (4), UnitedHealth Group (4).
93+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 11, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 68 roles pay ~$120k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
68 jobs · 45 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
68 jobs · 45 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Nurse Navigator, Transition of Care-Central Region
Hackensack Meridian HealthIselin, NJ
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Registered Nurse Pay in New Jersey: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in New Jersey today, then New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 93
- Live median
- $120k
- 75th $135k · n=68
- 12-mo median
- $97k
- Pay rank
- #18 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.3/10 · #23
- 12-mo postings
- 687
Registered Nurse roles in New Jersey advertise $4k above the $93k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $123k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NJ | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $97k | — | 4.3/10 | 687 |
| Wyoming#1 | $123k | +$26k | 3.6/10 | 27 |
| Hawaii#2 | $120k | +$23k | 4.9/10 | 40 |
| California#3 | $119k | +$22k | 4.4/10 | 1407 |
| Washington#4 | $116k | +$19k | 4.6/10 | 325 |
| New Yorkborders | $107k | +$10k | 3.9/10 | 858 |
| Delawareborders | $97k | −$0k | 4.0/10 | 99 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $90k | −$7k | 4.4/10 | 973 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 11, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Hackensack Meridian Health (14), Cooper Norcross University Hospital (4), UnitedHealth Group (4)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 4% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment (of 93 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in New Jersey.
How much do registered nurses earn in New Jersey?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in New Jersey right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Hackensack Meridian Health, UnitedHealth Group, Cooper Norcross University Hospital, Constellation Health Services, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in New Jersey are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 93 registered nurses positions in New Jersey listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in New Jersey
- Hackensack Meridian Health14 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Cooper Norcross University Hospital4 open roles here · WLB 70/100UnitedHealth Group4 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Valley Health System4 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Atlantic Health System3 open roles here · WLB 48/100
CareOne Group3 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Virtua Health3 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Bancroft2 open roles here · WLB 71/100