Explore Travel RN Jobs in Connecticut
Travel nurse jobs in Connecticut are currently listed at 17 open contracts across high-demand specialties — from New Haven's nationally recognized teaching hospitals to Hartford's major healthcare systems and more. Connecticut offers a compact but varied assignment market with a mix of academic medical centers, major health systems, and coastal community hospitals in Stamford and Bridgeport. Advantis Medical connects you directly to reliable contracts backed by dedicated support. Browse open... jobs below and use our advanced filters to search by specialty, shift, pay, and location.
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17 Open Travel Nursing Jobs in Connecticut – May 28th
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What Travel Nurse Assignments Look Like in Connecticut
Connecticut's travel nurse market is anchored by New Haven's academic medical centers and Hartford's large health systems, with additional assignments in Stamford, Bridgeport, and smaller community hospitals throughout the state. The state's compact geography means most markets are within reasonable commuting distance of each other, offering flexibility on housing and contract logistics. Connecticut participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so RNs with an active compact license can typically practice without a separate state endorsement.
Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- Texas up to $3,518 per week
- California up to $3,418 per week
- New York up to $3,387 per week
- Illinois up to $3,369 per week
- Virginia up to $3,365 per week
RN Licensing and Assignment Context in Connecticut
Connecticut is a Nurse Licensure Compact member, which means travel RNs from other compact states can typically begin assignments without a separate endorsement. The Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing maintains current endorsement requirements and timelines for travel RNs entering the state. Travelers who need to obtain a Connecticut license before their assignment starts can find current requirements and timeline guidance on our Connecticut RN licensing page. For pay and workforce context, RN employment and wage data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is worth reviewing before committing to a Connecticut contract.
Connecticut Travel Nursing Jobs – FAQs
What are the licensing requirements to work as a travel nurse in Connecticut?
Connecticut is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so travel nurses must hold a Connecticut RN license to work in the state. If you're licensed elsewhere, you can apply for licensure by endorsement through the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing. Processing times may vary, so apply early.
Connecticut Board of Nursing
Contact information
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Registered-Nurse/
Phone: 860.509.7603
Fees
License by Exam: $180 (+$200 exam fee)
License by Endorsement: $180
Renewal: $110
Timing
Processing Time: 3 – 4 weeks
Valid for: one year
Renewal Schedule: annually during the nurse’s birth month
General Information
Nursys: Yes
CEU Requirements: two contact hours on screening for conditions like depression, grief, suicidality, and PTSD, or suicide prevention
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What’s the average pay for a travel RN contract in Connecticut?
What healthcare systems have travel nurse openings in Connecticut?
What cities in Connecticut offer the highest-paying travel RN jobs?
Currently, some of the best-paying travel nurse contracts in Connecticut are found in:
Which specialties are seeing the most demand for travel RNs in Connecticut?
The following specialties currently have strong demand across Connecticut:
If you're exploring travel nurse jobs Connecticut, certain specialties stand out due to high demand across Connecticut’s top healthcare facilities. Based on our current openings, here are the specialties with the most active travel nursing jobs in Connecticut.
For Travel RN Jobs, these specialties have the most openings:
- ER with 3 open jobs
- MedSurg/Tele with 3 open jobs
- Labor and Delivery with 2 open jobs
- Oncology with 2 open jobs
- Psych with 2 open jobs
For LPN Travel Jobs, these specialties are in highest demand:
- No LPN specialties currently available
For Travel Allied Health Jobs, top openings include:
- Physical Therapy with 11 open jobs
- X-Ray Tech with 2 open jobs
- MRI Tech with 1 open job
- CT Tech with 2 open jobs
Looking for something specific? Click any of the specialties above to explore travel nurse jobs Connecticut by specialty and start your next adventure.