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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Newark 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.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Newark: 9 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,101 to $2,315
Weekly Pay*
New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most highly ranked teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you! Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the America – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Newark: 9 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,095 to $2,309
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Newark: 9 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,048 to $2,257
Weekly Pay*
This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most highly ranked teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you! Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the America – New York!
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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 5, 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 – 08754
    Distance from Newark: 54 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,040 to $2,248
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 – 08754
    Distance from Newark: 54 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,040 to $2,248
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
  • 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 5, 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 5, 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
  • New Britain, Connecticut – 06052
    Distance from Newark: 97 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,854 to $2,043
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. CT license not needed to apply – allow 4 wks for processing
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hartford, Connecticut – 06102
    Distance from Newark: 105 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$1,995 to $2,199
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
  • Bridgeton, New Jersey – 08302
    Distance from Newark: 106 miles
  • 12 E,
  • May 5, 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
  • Bridgeton, New Jersey – 08302
    Distance from Newark: 106 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 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
  • Bridgeton, New Jersey – 08302
    Distance from Newark: 106 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 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
  • Middletown, Delaware – 19709
    Distance from Newark: 121 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 8
$1,507 to $1,661
Weekly Pay*
m/s RN experience to work in acute rehab hospital
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Middletown, Delaware – 19709
    Distance from Newark: 121 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,507 to $1,661
Weekly Pay*
m/s RN experience to work in acute rehab hospital
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Norwich, Connecticut – 06360
    Distance from Newark: 122 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,844 to $2,032
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 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,855 to $2,045
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,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,855 to $2,045
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,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,855 to $2,045
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 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,174 to $2,396
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
  • Albany, New York – 12208
    Distance from Newark: 134 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,093 to $2,737
Weekly Pay*
22 semi-private rooms Post-surgical setting caring for patients that have undergone colorectal and urologic surgery. You will work closely with the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses for ostomy and wound care needs. Post-operative patients with TPN, NG tubes, and central lines
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Albany, New York – 12208
    Distance from Newark: 134 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,018 to $2,640
Weekly Pay*
Ability and willingness to float to 22 different medical and surgical units. Unit assignments will be made on a shift to shift basis to best meet the needs of each of these units. Patient Population: A diverse population of all medical and surgical specialties
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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.
* 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.