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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareSummit, NJTravel
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.

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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

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