Travel nursing contracts in Connecticut advertise a median of $2,540 a week, with the middle half between $2,406 and $2,953, across 91 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Connecticut job board.
Travel nurses in Connecticut have access to 80 furnished rental listings, 7 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
166 openings across 11 cities from $1,632–$3,390/week.
All 166 openings in Connecticut
10 hospitals in Connecticut are hiring travel nurses, 140 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
80 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,600/month.
For the same specialties, Connecticut pays about 5% above the national median, across 90 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Connecticut prices are counted, that is worth about +1%.
Statewide, prices run 4% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103.6 | 4% higher |
| Housing | 117.0 | 17% higher |
| Utilities | 146.5 | 46% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 97.3 | 3% lower |
| Services | 102.7 | 3% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,830/month, the median across 69 Connecticut cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Connecticut runs $113–$156 per night depending on the area, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Connecticut is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Connecticut reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 7 nursing specialties with open contracts in Connecticut, OR pays the most at $2,898 per week and PCU the least at $2,299.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 17 | $2,468 |
| OR | 16 | $2,898 |
| ICU | 15 | $2,468 |
| Med-Surg | 11 | $2,368 |
| Oncology | 9 | $2,566 |
| PCU | 5 | $2,299 |
| L&D | 4 | $2,558 |