John Dempsey Hospital is a 165-bed hospital in Farmington, CT — Teaching.
6 openings posted here, advertised at $2,540 to $3,390 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
John Dempsey Hospital has 6 openings posted across 4 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,540 to $3,390, with a median of $2,911. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Connecticut median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 3 | $3,114 – $3,390 | $3,252 | 12% over | Day |
| ER | 1 | $2,663 | $2,663 | 8% over | Day |
| L&D | 1 | $2,911 | $2,911 | 14% over | Day |
| Telemetry | 1 | $2,540 | $2,540 | 7% over | Night |
The comparison is against the Connecticut median advertised rate for the same specialty. John Dempsey Hospital posts above it in 4 of 4 specialties with a comparison.
OR: 3 openings, day shifts, advertised at $3,114 to $3,390 a week, 12% over the Connecticut median for OR. ER: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,663 a week, 8% over the Connecticut median for ER. L&D: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,911 a week, 14% over the Connecticut median for L&D.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at John Dempsey Hospital has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,911 across 6 openings. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Connecticut runs utilities 46% above and housing 17% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Connecticut, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4% above |
| Housing | 17% above |
| Utilities | 46% above |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Farmington is $2,250 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,780.
Connecticut taxes wage income.
34 traveler listings within 25 miles of John Dempsey Hospital.
Other Connecticut hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale-new Haven Hospital | New Haven | 96 | $2,562 | 1,340 | $1,950 |
| Bridgeport Hospital | Bridgeport | 15 | $2,513 | 390 | $1,890 |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Hartford | 3 | $1,653 | 413 | $1,540 |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford | 0 | — | 723 | $1,540 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 |
| Culture | 4.0 |
| Management | 3.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 5.0 |
Pros: Enjoyed my ICU contract. Travelers got the lower acuity patients. Clean hospital with good equipment. Great, strict union ratios. Never floated. Lots of people convert to staff. A traveler leaving aft…
Cons: When short from call-outs they mandate someone to stay 4 more hours or come in early, and tried to mandate travelers twice. Strict on charting and cancels contracts often per a commenter. MSP through …