Travel Nursing in Hartford, CT

6 openings from $1,632–$2,868/week in Hartford, CT — L&D, Operating Room, Telemetry. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.

6 openings from $1,632–$2,868/week right now.

Cost of living in Hartford

Prices in Connecticut run 4% higher overall.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Hartford

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Hartford is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Hartford is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

Licensing

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.

Open assignments in Hartford

• L&D RN — $1,632/week
• Operating Room RN — $2,331/week
• Telemetry RN — $1,653/week
• NICU RN — $2,692/week
• Peds - PACU RN — $2,868/week

See all 6 openings in Hartford

Hospitals hiring in Hartford

2 hospitals in Hartford are hiring travel nurses, 6 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Connecticut Childrens Medical Center — 3 open · median $2,780/week advertised · 187 beds
• St Francis Hospital & Medical Center — 3 open · median $1,653/week advertised · 413 beds

Other cities in Connecticut

• New Haven — 114 openings
• Bridgeport — 14 openings
• Farmington — 6 openings
• Waterbury — 5 openings
• Greenwich — 4 openings
• Middletown — 4 openings
• Milford — 3 openings
• Guilford — 2 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in Connecticut
• Travel nursing by state
• Hospitals in Hartford
• Housing across Connecticut
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator
• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Hartford, CT?

Open assignments in Hartford run $1,632 to $2,868 a week.

Do I need a Connecticut nursing license?

Connecticut is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Is Hartford expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Connecticut runs utilities 46% above and housing 17% above. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Hartford?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Hartford is $1,220 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Hartford?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Hartford is $113 a night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is the national standard rate, which applies everywhere GSA has not named a higher-cost destination. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.