
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Summit, NJ
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 9/14/2026
This job pays about $54.44/hour — 6% 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, 17 of them in Summit.
- 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
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job in Summit, New Jersey | 13-Week Day Shift Assignment
Join a dynamic Medical/Surgical team in Summit, New Jersey for a 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment. This Med/Surg RN day-shift opportunity offers a supportive, patient-centered environment where your clinical expertise, teamwork, and attention to detail will make a real impact. Summit is a welcoming suburban community with convenient access to the greater New York metropolitan area, local parks, and a vibrant mix of dining and shopping options.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Setting: Medical/Surgical Unit
- Location: Summit, New Jersey
- Start Date: 9/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing or acute care nursing experience
- Strong assessment, documentation, and patient education skills
- Ability to care for a diverse patient population from pediatric to geriatric
- Familiarity with safe patient handling, emergency equipment, and standard safety practices
- Professional communication skills and a team-oriented approach
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and deliver safe, effective nursing care
- Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in status
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and patient progress
- Support patient and family education throughout the care experience
- Follow safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and national patient safety goals
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes
- Provide compassionate care while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
Apply now to join this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Summit, NJ and take the next step in your healthcare career.
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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