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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Newark, NJ for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Newark, New Jersey

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Newark, New Jersey. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Newark’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Newark is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10021
    Distance from Newark: 9 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,919 to $2,115
Weekly Pay*
Women’s Oncology Unit – Inpatient Oncology
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Brooklyn, New York – 11219
    Distance from Newark: 13 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,872 to $2,063
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Facility is looking for the right MS RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • East Elmhurst, New York – 11370
    Distance from Newark: 16 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,083 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • East Elmhurst, New York – 11370
    Distance from Newark: 16 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 12
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Port Murray, New Jersey – 07865
    Distance from Newark: 39 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 8 E, 10 E, 12 E, 8 N, 10 N, 12 N,
  • June 6, 2025
  • 11
Contact for Details
The Nurse/Health Care Manager furthers the mission of YMCA Camp Bernie by overseeing the health and wellness of all camp participants. The Nurse/Health Care Manager ensures and provides for adequate physical conditions for all. Essential Job Functions: 1: Oversee the management and operations of the Wellness Center. a. Design and implement a system for health screening all arriving and departing campers and staff, including out of camp trips. b. Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary (in consult with Summer Camp Coordinator and Executive Director), ensuring timely arrival of supplies. c. Coordinate coverage of the health center and post hours for daily medications and health call. -Day K-10th grade; Overnight 2nd grade-10th grade -Dates: Training starts on June 6th, with the bulk of the training on June 9th. They could move in on the 7th or 8th. Last day of day camp is Aug 22nd, Overnight camp ends on Aug 15th. -Day Camp is 11 weeks; Overnight Camp 10 weeks and they overlap a bit -Accommodations- If the Camp RN is not local, there will be a room available in the wellness ctr ( BR, Shower, Kitchenet, etc- FREE) -Food-3 meals a day covered. -Coverage is 24/7, needs 1 RN for entire duration
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Trenton, New Jersey – 08638
    Distance from Newark: 47 miles
  • 12 E,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,057 to $2,267
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Toms River, New Jersey – 08755
    Distance from Newark: 54 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 8
$1,939 to $2,137
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Toms River, New Jersey – 08755
    Distance from Newark: 54 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,939 to $2,137
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Ottsville, Pennsylvania – 18942
    Distance from Newark: 55 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 25, 2025
  • 8
Contact for Details
Camp Size: 100 campers Ages 8-16, both boys and girls One day off per week Shared free housing, on campus; private bedroom, shared bathroom, living room and kitchenette. No pets or children allowed Free meals available at the camp cafeteria.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Camden, New Jersey – 08103
    Distance from Newark: 75 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,065 to $2,276
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mays Landing, New Jersey – 08330
    Distance from Newark: 93 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,073 to $2,285
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hartford, Connecticut – 06102
    Distance from Newark: 105 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,119 to $2,335
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Massachusetts – 01107
    Distance from Newark: 125 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,772 to $2,317
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Massachusetts – 01107
    Distance from Newark: 125 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,997 to $2,200
Weekly Pay*
General medical unit that provides acute care to complex medical diagnoses. We work in close partnership with our Physician Medical Director. We participate in nurse driven change projects while providing safe quality care for our patients, families, and community. Cases seen: acute or chronic conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, infectious processes, behavioral health, neurological circulatory impairment, kidney disease, diabetes, etc.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Massachusetts – 01107
    Distance from Newark: 125 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,997 to $2,200
Weekly Pay*
General medical unit that provides acute care to complex medical diagnoses. We work in close partnership with our Physician Medical Director. We participate in nurse driven change projects while providing safe quality care for our patients, families, and community. Cases seen: acute or chronic conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, infectious processes, behavioral health, neurological circulatory impairment, kidney disease, diabetes, etc.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Pittsfield, Massachusetts – 01201
    Distance from Newark: 128 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
$2,103 to $2,318
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • North Adams, Massachusetts – 01247
    Distance from Newark: 146 miles
  • 8 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,297 to $2,532
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Camp Hill, Pennsylvania – 17011
    Distance from Newark: 148 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,161 to $2,382
Weekly Pay*
Penn State – a world renown health center is looking for an RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – 17055
    Distance from Newark: 153 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$1,579 to $1,740
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – 17055
    Distance from Newark: 153 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,579 to $1,740
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from Newark: 163 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,706 to $1,880
Weekly Pay*
Med/Surg RN needed for Burns unit at Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital. RNs in Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from Newark: 163 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,706 to $1,880
Weekly Pay*
RN needed for Neurology unit at Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital RNs across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from Newark: 163 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,600 to $1,763
Weekly Pay*
RN with strong post surgical unit experience needed for Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital Nurses across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from Newark: 163 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,600 to $1,763
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital. RNs across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Newark, New Jersey

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Newark. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Newark and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Newark and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Newark, NJ

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Newark?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Newark and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Newark and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Newark can make an average of $1,583 per week based on recent job availability.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Newark?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Newark is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Newark

Other popular cities near Newark’s MS job opportunities are East Orange (2.8 miles), Belleville (4.2 miles) and Jersey City (5 miles). These are near to zip codes: 10032 (8.8 miles), 10034 (8.8 miles) and 10032 (8.8 miles).

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.