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Nursing jobs in Paterson, New Jersey 2026
Metro-level context for Paterson — New Jersey's statewide RN market, top hospitals hiring in the Paterson area, and how the EB-3 sponsorship landscape looks locally.
Metro population
0.2M
RN employed (est.)
2,800
State median salary
$110,100
State shortage
7,400
Top hospitals hiring in Paterson
- • St. Joseph's Regional
- • St. Mary's General
- • Barnabas Health Ambulatory
Why Paterson for international nurses
Paterson is one of New Jersey's largest RN markets with roughly 2,800 registered nurses employed. New Jersey has a 7,400 nurse shortage (5% of demand). Median RN salary in the state is $110,100, translating to $76,524 in national purchasing power after cost of living adjustment.