Registered Nurse Jobs in New Jersey
Registered Nurse Jobs in New Jersey with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
103+ positions available
103+ Registered Nurse Jobs in New Jersey Available Now
These 66 roles pay ~$117k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution66 jobs · 37 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution66 jobs · 37 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
How New Jersey Compares for Registered Nurse Pay
New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own registered nurse postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Registered Nurse pay in New Jersey sits level with the $93k median across the 50 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $131k.
| State | Median pay | vs NJ | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $92k | — | 4.5/10 | 126 |
| Hawaii#1 | $131k | +$39k | 4.3/10 | 22 |
| Washington#2 | $123k | +$31k | 4.3/10 | 42 |
| Wyoming#3 | $121k | +$28k | 4.6/10 | 10 |
| West Virginia#4 | $120k | +$28k | 5.6/10 | 27 |
| New Yorkborders | $106k | +$14k | 4.1/10 | 107 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $94k | +$2k | 4.9/10 | 171 |
| Delawareborders | $91k | −$1k | 4.5/10 | 28 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 50 measured states.
Registered Nurse Jobs in New Jersey: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
New Jersey offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking registered nurse jobs in new jersey. With 103+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Registered Nurse Jobs in New Jersey on this page have an average score of 2.1/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for registered nurse jobs in new jersey include Hackensack Meridian Health, CVS Health, Sewell AL IL Op, CareOne Group, and more. Positions span registered nurse jobs new jersey. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for registered nurse jobs in new jersey, Talkiatry (score: 95.4/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $103K. This data is derived from 59,433+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
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 nurses 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 nurses 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, CVS Health, Sewell AL IL Op, CareOne Group, 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 103 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 Health13 open roles here · WLB 33/100CVS Health12 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Ennoble Care7 open roles here · WLB 61/100
CareOne Group5 open roles here · WLB 60/100Jefferson Health Plans4 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Affirmed Home Care3 open roles here · WLB 37/100Atlantic Health System3 open roles here · WLB 44/100
BAYADA Home Health Care3 open roles here · WLB 72/100