Newark is a compact, surprisingly lively base for multi‑week assignments — the Ironbound’s renowned restaurants, a growing craft‑beer and café scene, museums and live shows at the Newark Museum of Art and Prudential Center, plus green space like Branch Brook Park make evenings and weekends feel full. Affordable rental options and walkable neighborhoods help it feel like a place to actually live, not just sleep between shifts.
Commuting is simple — frequent 20–30 minute trains to Manhattan, quick access to Newark Liberty International Airport, and nearby Jersey City or Hoboken for extra nightlife and waterfront attractions.