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Travel Nursing Jobs in Connecticut

Take Your Nursing Career to Connecticut

Known as "The Constitution State" (as well as "Insurance Capital of the World"), Connecticut lies on scenic Long Island Sound. Around every bend, there are quaint villages or an exciting urban destination filled with awe and wonder. No matter your nursing specialty, you can trust AMN Healthcare to connect you with Connecticut nursing jobs that are right for you.

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Connecticut has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 58 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Putnam, Danbury, Farmington, and Sharon. Connecticut hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Operating Room (3 jobs), Labor & Delivery (3 jobs), Telemetry (23 jobs), Home Health (1 job), Cardiovascular Operating Room (1 job), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Connecticut is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Connecticut Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The highest travel nurse jobs salary in Connecticut can earn up to $8,946 per week as of February 1, 2025. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $2,050 ranging between $912 to $8,946 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Connecticut, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Park City Primary Care Center Inc in Bridgeport, Trinity Health of New England - Watertown in Watertown, UCONN SOM Department of Radiology in Farmington, UCONN SOM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Farmington, and Aspen Dental - Fairfield, CT #0030 in Fairfield are well known in Connecticut.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Connecticut is Apr 12, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour. The latest start date for a Certified Anesthesist job is Apr 12, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in Connecticut including 13 Weeks (1,382 jobs), 12 Weeks (42 jobs), and 14 Weeks (12 jobs).

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Connecticut

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Connecticut?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Connecticut averages $215 per hour.

How long is the most common contract duration for travel nursing jobs in Connecticut?

The average length for travel nurse jobs in Connecticut based on recent data is 14 weeks.

How many Connecticut travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Connecticut there are 58 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of March 29, 2025.

What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Connecticut?

  • Putnam, Connecticut $224 / per hour average salary
  • Danbury, Connecticut $220k / per year average salary
  • Farmington, Connecticut $2,821 / per week average salary
  • Sharon, Connecticut $2,741 / per week average salary
  • Sharon, Connecticut $2,741 / per week average salary

What nursing specialties are needed most in Connecticut right now?

Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Connecticut

Find the nurse travel jobs in Connecticut with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Putnam $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour
Danbury $220k /Yearly* $210k /Yearly* AVP Care Coordination $220k per year
Farmington $2,821 /Weekly* $2,690 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,821 per week
Sharon $2,741 /Weekly* $2,615 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery $2,741 per week
Sharon $2,741 /Weekly* $2,615 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery $2,741 per week
Norwalk $2,724 /Weekly* $2,597 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery $2,724 per week

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

Connecticut’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Connecticut each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Connecticut travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Case Management $108.25 /hour*
Labor & Delivery $65.22 /hour* Sharon and Norwalk
Operating Room $56.29 /hour* Farmington, Hartford and New Britain
Home Health $55.33 /hour* Shelton
Cardiovascular Operating Room $51.04 /hour* Hartford
Telemetry $51.02 /hour* Danbury, Norwich and Hartford
Psychiatric $48.99 /hour* Meriden and Bridgeport
Emergency Room $46.03 /hour* Meriden, New Britain and Hartford
Oncology $44.28 /hour* Norwich

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

Connecticut Travel Nursing Benefits

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At AMN Healthcare, our travel nurses in Connecticut can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find their own accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)

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