Nursing Jobs in New Jersey

Nursing jobs in New Jersey are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across hospital systems, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and academic medical centers at every level from new graduate to experienced charge nurse. Most hiring concentrates in Newark, Trenton, and the greater Camden area, where established systems like RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Cooper University Health Care maintain large workforces. Critical care, emergency nursing, and oncology are consistently the highest-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles67
Top employerJersey College
Top cityMorristown, NJ
Cities hiring50
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialManaged Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Jersey College
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
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Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Jersey College
Teterboro, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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ADON, Assistant Director of Nursing, LTC/SNF
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ADON, Assistant Director of Nursing, LTC/SNF
SNF HEALTHCARE
Clifton, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Cranford, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Complete Care at Laurelton
(CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant
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(CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant
Complete Care at Laurelton
Township of Brick, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$22 - $29.5/hr
CPR Certification
51-200

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Prestige Career Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant NJ- Training Grant Program
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Certified Nursing Assistant NJ- Training Grant Program
Prestige Career Institute
Plainfield, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
51-200

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Nursing Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Morristown
4 jobs
Paramus
3 jobs
Ewing
2 jobs
Newton
2 jobs
Chester
2 jobs
Clifton
2 jobs
Galloway
2 jobs
Rockaway
2 jobs
Teterboro
2 jobs

Nursing Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Jersey College
Jersey College4 open roles
UMC (United Methodist Communities)
UMC (United Methodist Communities)4 open roles
Atlas Healthcare
Atlas Healthcare3 open roles

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nursing jobs across New Jersey.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification, with ACLS required for critical care and emergency roles
  • Minimum one year of clinical experience for most non-entry-level hospital positions
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient documentation and care coordination

Nursing Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nursing in New Jersey?

To work as a registered nurse in New Jersey, you must hold an active license issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The path starts with completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN examination. You apply for licensure directly through the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Nurses licensed in other states may apply for licensure by endorsement if their state participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, though New Jersey is not a compact member state.

How much do nursings make in New Jersey?

Nursings in New Jersey earn a median of about $46,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,900 for the lowest 10% to over $55,140 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nursings in New Jersey?

Employers hiring nursings in New Jersey right now include Jersey College, UMC (United Methodist Communities), and Atlas Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of academic medical centers, community hospitals, and regional health systems means consistent openings appear across both major metro areas and suburban facilities throughout the state.

Which New Jersey cities have the most nursing jobs?

The cities with the most nursing openings in New Jersey are Morristown, Paramus, and Ewing. Demand in Newark is driven by its large academic medical centers and trauma facilities, while Trenton's openings reflect state government health institutions and regional hospitals, and Camden's concentration is anchored by Cooper University Health Care and nearby long-term care providers serving the southern part of the state.

Are there remote nursing jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of nursing openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on most clinical roles are. The nursing positions most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are utilization review, case management, telephone triage, and care coordination roles that do not require direct bedside presence.

How can I get hired as a nursing in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to a new graduate residency program at one of New Jersey's large health systems, such as RWJBarnabas Health or Hackensack Meridian Health, which run structured cohort programs designed for nurses with no post-graduation experience. Candidates who hold a bachelor's in nursing and a current New Jersey RN license are prioritized. Medical-surgical units and long-term care facilities across the state also hire new graduates and offer a strong foundation for specialization later.

Where can I find and apply to nursing jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to nursing jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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