
Registered Nurse - ER
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Morristown, NJ
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.22
- Weekly
- $2,420
- Yearly (full-time)
- $125,840
This job pays about $67.22/hour — 31% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey ($51.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey right now
- 337 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey from 5 agencies, 66 of them in Morristown.
- Pay in these listings: $16.88 – $96.37/hour, median $63.54/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Jersey: $51.20/hour ($106,496/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.05/hour across 79 jobs).
Job description
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract | Morristown, NJ
Experienced Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse wanted for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Morristown, New Jersey. Join a collaborative emergency care team and provide compassionate, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. This on-site New Jersey nursing opportunity is located in Morris County, with convenient access to the greater New York metropolitan area.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Department (ED) / Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse
- Location: Morristown, NJ 07960
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Assignment Length: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Work Setting: On-site emergency department
- Openings: 1
Emergency Department RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in New Jersey, or eligibility through a compact license
- At least 1 year of recent emergency department, emergency room, or comparable acute care nursing experience
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced emergency care environment
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work scheduled 12-hour day shifts and fulfill the 36-hour weekly commitment
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Perform rapid nursing assessments and prioritize care for patients with a wide range of conditions
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Provide patient and family education, emotional support, and discharge guidance
- Document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and care plans accurately
- Maintain compliance with clinical standards, patient-safety practices, and applicable nursing policies
Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nurse opportunity in Morristown, New Jersey, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients in Morris County.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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