Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Connecticut
Travel Nurse RN jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, where large academic medical centers and regional health systems maintain steady demand for critical care, ICU, and emergency department nurses at every experience level. Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and Trinity Health of New England are among the anchor employers with consistent travel nurse openings across their networks. Connecticut is one of the more active northeastern markets for travel nursing, drawing candidates who want compact-state accessibility and proximity to major research hospitals. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 19 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Travel RN Med/Surg Tele job in Hartford, Connecticut. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide - and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.
More about traveling in Connecticut: A travel assignment in Connecticut is bound to be within easy distance of bustling metro areas or - if you prefer - rugged coastline and rustic wooded areas chock-full of New England appeal.
Job ID: P-747939
Requirements
- 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting
- Valid nursing license as required by this state
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required
- Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
- Professional References
- Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 19 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Travel RN Med/Surg Tele job in Hartford, Connecticut. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide - and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.
More about traveling in Connecticut: A travel assignment in Connecticut is bound to be within easy distance of bustling metro areas or - if you prefer - rugged coastline and rustic wooded areas chock-full of New England appeal.
Job ID: P-747939
Requirements
- 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting
- Valid nursing license as required by this state
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required
- Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
- Professional References
- Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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The qualifications that appear most often in travel nurse RN jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut RN license or multistate compact license recognized in Connecticut
- Current BLS certification required and ACLS certification preferred for most units
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty
- Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor of science in nursing program
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
- Ability to complete Connecticut facility-specific onboarding and compliance requirements
Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel nurse rn in Connecticut?
To work as a travel nurse rn in Connecticut, you need an active RN license issued or recognized by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Connecticut participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses holding a multistate compact license from their home state can practice here without obtaining a separate Connecticut license. You must have completed an accredited nursing program and passed the NCLEX-RN. Most Connecticut travel assignments also require at least one year of recent clinical experience in your specialty.
How much do travel nurse RNs make in Connecticut?
Travel nurse RNs in Connecticut earn a median of about $102,740 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,350 for the lowest 10% to over $134,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire travel nurse rns in Connecticut?
Connecticut travel nurse rn roles are posted by American Traveler and Voyage Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's concentration of large academic medical systems and regional hospital networks means demand is spread across multiple employers rather than dominated by a single company.
Which Connecticut cities have the most travel nurse rn jobs?
Hartford, New Haven, and Waterbury have the most travel nurse rn openings in Connecticut. Hartford and New Haven anchor the market through their large academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, while Bridgeport draws volume from its role as a regional healthcare hub serving Fairfield County's dense population.
How can I get hired as a travel nurse rn in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new graduate nurse residency program at one of Connecticut's major health systems. Hartford HealthCare and Yale New Haven Health both run structured nurse residency programs designed for new graduates, offering a pathway into the units that feed travel assignments. Earning your Connecticut RN license quickly, obtaining BLS certification before applying, and targeting med-surg or telemetry as your first unit all strengthen your candidacy. From those roles, lateral moves into ICU or emergency departments open up travel contracts within a year or two.
Where can I find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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