Nurse Jobs in New Jersey

A School Nurse plays a vital role in the school administration industry by promoting health education among students and managing health conditions within the school environment. This includes conducting health screenings, offering health counseling, administering medications to students, and managing emergency situations. They also play an integral role in creating and implementing school health policies, including those related to nutrition and physical activity, substance abuse, and infectious diseases. Additionally, school nurses are responsible for handling health records of students and ensuring that any health information is accurately documented and kept confidential.

Important skills for a School Nurse include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, decision-making skills, patience, and empathy. They should also have a comprehensive knowledge of child health and development, school health services, public health systems, and community health resources. To become a school nurse, one typically needs to be a Registered Nurse (RN) and may also need to obtain a certification in school nursing. Some roles a person may have before becoming a School Nurse might include working as a Staff Nurse in a pediatric setting, a Public Health Nurse, or a Pediatric Nurse in a hospital.

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School Nurse/RN

  • Delta-T Group Inc.
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

Title: School Nurse/RN Class: Nurse Type: CONTRACT Ref. No.: 1317439-1 BC: #DTG107 Company: Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc. Contract Contact: Contract Submit NJ Office Email: ......

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Substitute School Nurse

  • Mercer County Special Services School District
  • Hamilton, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hamilton, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

QUALIFICATIONS NJ License and Valid NJ Dept of Ed School Nurse Certification or Substitute Nurse Certification Experience with children with special needs preferred DUTIES 1....

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School Nurse

  • Palisades Park School District
  • Palisades Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Palisades Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Monitor immunization compliance and communicable disease prevention efforts. Educate students, staff, and families regarding health-related topics....

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Part- Time School Nurse

  • Princeton Day School
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Princeton Day School has an immediate opening for a Part- Time School Nurse to join our Health Office....

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Clark Connects to the Past Program-School Nurse for Field Trips

  • Clark Public Schools
  • Clark, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Clark, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Nurse/ Nurse Date Posted: 6/1/2026 Location: Elementary School Date Available: 07/27/2026-07/31/2026 Closing Date: 06/07/2026    *****INTERNAL POSTING***** "Clark Connects to...

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School Nurse-Phifer

  • Pennsauken Public Schools
  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 3 days ago

5/28/2026 Location: Phifer Middle School Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide Date: May 26, 2026 From: Office of Superintendent Subject: Vacancy Position: School Nurse...

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School Nurse (RN) (anticipated)

  • Lacey Township School District
  • Lanoka Harbor, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Lanoka Harbor, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Date: 06/08/2026   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Summary: School Nurse (RN) Requirements: Valid New Jersey School Nurse certification preferred or Registered Nurse License Criminal...

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Anticipated School Nurse

  • Roxbury Public Schools
  • Succasunna, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Succasunna, NJ
  • 3 days ago

ANTICIPATED SCHOOL NURSE JobID: 2490 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Lincoln Roosevelt School Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year Closing Date...

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SCHOOL NURSE -- Part-Time

  • Waterford Township School District
  • NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • NJ
  • 3 days ago

SCHOOL NURSE -- Part-Time JobID: 715 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Waterford Township School District Closing Date: 06/04/2026   Additional...

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Pediatric School Nurse RN

  • Affirmed Home Care
  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Certification Authorized to work in the United States Valid drivers license preferred Physical exam within the past 12 months PPD or QuantiFERON within 1 year (or chest Xray within 5 years) Proof of MMR immunization...

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School Nurse - High School

  • Pine Hill Borough Schools (NJ)
  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Nurse License and either hold a New Jersey School Nurse Certification, be actively pursuing certification, or have prior school nursing experience....

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School Nurse in Somerset County, NJ

  • Amergis
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0779970 Job Title: School Nurse in Somerset County, NJ Company: Amergis Location: Bridgewater, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided...

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Sub School Nurse

  • Kelly Services
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0775458 Job Title: Sub School Nurse Company: Kelly Services Location: Old Bridge, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours: Duration...

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Substitute School Nurse

  • Kelly Services
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0775423 Job Title: Substitute School Nurse Company: Kelly Services Location: Old Bridge, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours...

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School Nurse Leave Replacement

  • Springfield Public Schools (New Jersey)
  • Springfield, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Springfield, NJ
  • 10 days ago

School Nurse Leave Replacement JobID: 1414 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 5/22/2026 Location: James Caldwell Elementary School Closing Date: 05/31/2026 Additional...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Nurse positions.



Highest Education Level

Nurses in New Jersey offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.7%
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Doctorate Degree
10.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
3.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nurses in New Jersey
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%