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Travel Nursing Jobs in Delaware

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Delaware nursing jobs cover a broad spectrum of nursing specialties and offer a wide range of opportunities, especially for per diem nursing. With easy access to the major metropolitan areas of the Northeast (Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Baltimore are all within a two-hour drive from the state), Delaware offers a beautiful, coastal countryside conveniently close to major urban centers—the best of both worlds.

Regardless of what nursing specialty you work in, you can rely on AMN Healthcare to connect you with Delaware nursing jobs that fit your career goals. We encourage you to get a head start on the competition by beginning your online nursing application now.

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Delaware has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 25 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Newark, Dover, Smyrna, Wilmington, and Milford. Delaware hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Home Health (4 jobs), Labor & Delivery (2 jobs), Oncology (1 job), Intensive Care Unit (2 jobs), Progressive Care Unit (5 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Delaware is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Delaware Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The highest travel nurse jobs salary in Delaware can earn up to $8,946 per week as of March 1, 2025. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $2,432 ranging between $1,489 to $8,946 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Delaware, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Bayhealth Emergency Center - Smyrna in Smyrna, Bayhealth Hospital - Sussex Campus in Milford, Bayhealth in Dover, HHCD Inc. in Georgetown, and Caesar Rodney School District in are well known in Delaware.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Delaware is Apr 14, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour. The latest start date for a Certified Anesthesist job is Apr 14, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in Delaware including 13 Weeks (608 jobs), 12 Weeks (31 jobs), and 8 Weeks (29 jobs).

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Delaware

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Delaware?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Delaware averages $215 per hour.

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How long is the most common contract duration for travel nursing jobs in Delaware?

The average length for travel nurse jobs in Delaware based on recent data is 13 weeks.

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How many Delaware travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Delaware there are 25 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of March 31, 2025.

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Delaware?
  • Newark, Delaware $224 / per hour average salary
  • Dover, Delaware $224 / per hour average salary
  • Smyrna, Delaware $2,795 / per week average salary
  • Wilmington, Delaware $2,770 / per week average salary
  • Milford, Delaware $2,550 / per week average salary
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What nursing specialties are needed most in Delaware right now?
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Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Delaware

Find the nurse travel jobs in Delaware with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Newark $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour
Dover $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour
Smyrna $2,795 /Weekly* $2,665 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Home Health $2,795 per week
Wilmington $2,770 /Weekly* $2,642 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Home Health $2,770 per week
Milford $2,550 /Weekly* $2,432 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU $2,550 per week
Georgetown $2,151 /Weekly* $2,052 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Home Health $2,151 per week

*Estimate of weekly 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 your recruiter for additional details.

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Delaware’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Delaware each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Delaware travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Oncology $64.49 /hour* Newark
Intensive Care Unit $60.90 /hour* Dover and Milford
Home Health $59.94 /hour* Smyrna, Wilmington and Dover
Labor & Delivery $59.29 /hour* Newark
Progressive Care Unit $59.12 /hour* Dover and Milford
Telemetry $59.05 /hour* Dover and Milford
First Assist $56.84 /hour* Dover
Home Health $47.06 /hour* Wilmington and Georgetown
Medical Surgical $39.13 /hour* Middletown

*Estimate of hourly 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 your Recruiter for additional details.

Delaware Travel Nursing Benefits

Let's Start Your Journey Together

At AMN Healthcare, our travel nurses in Delaware can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find their own accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)
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