VA New Jersey Health Care System

385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018

County:EssexCBSA Area:New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

VA New Jersey Health Care System, located in East Orange within a major metropolitan area, serves a diverse population of military veterans and offers acute care services. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for those seeking a dynamic and supportive environment. The significant international community in the region may also provide a welcoming atmosphere for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 950
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Military & Veterans

Licensure in New Jersey

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Comprehensive but manageable process

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ overview

Financials

Median $113,490

$83,900

10th

$154,440

90th

Cost of Living Index

112.47(12.47 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $100,904 (+7% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).