Travel Nursing:
Connecticut

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Depending on the Connecticut travel nursing agency you work with, your benefits package will vary. When choosing an agency, compare all the benefits they offer so you know exactly what you’re agreeing to in your contract.

If you choose to work with Trusted Nurse Staffing, you’ll receive a host of benefits like:

• The highest pay rates in the industry
  401(k) plans
• Flexible contracts between 8, 13, 26, and 52 weeks long
• Full-time and part-time work
• 24/7 access and support from your recruiter
• Overtime/double-time availability
• Weekly paychecks, daily pay, and advances offered
• Direct deposit payments
• Housing, meal, and travel allowances
• A customized benefits package
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance
• License, certifications, and CEU reimbursements
• A loyalty program
• Referral bonus plan
• Priority job order bonuses
• Sign-on and completion bonuses

Connecticut is not a compact state, so in order to get a license to work in Connecticut as a travel nurse you will need to:

1. Register on the state website
2. Complete the application for endorsement
3. Verify all the registered nursing licenses you hold — whether they’re current or expired
   1. If the state you are registered in takes part in Nursys, complete the verification process on their website, pay any fees, and mark Connecticut as the state to receive the verification.
   2. If the state(s) you are licensed is not a part of Nursys, you will need to contact their state Board, where they will submit a Verification of Licensure form and provide you any further information you need.
4. If the state of Connecticut cannot verify any education information, you will need to submit your official transcript to the Connecticut Board of Nursing

While you wait for your Connecticut nursing license, you are eligible for a temporary license as long as you currently hold an active license to work in another state.

COVID-19 cases are still climbing in Connecticut, resulting in the increased need for nurses. The pandemic has also boosted nursing wages in areas that need crisis travel nurses.

Aside from crisis pay, you may see additional incentives, like shift incentives or sign-on bonuses, in areas that have a high demand for nurses. Have questions regarding COVID-19? Contact your recruiter for any information.

The average weekly income for a travel nursing job in Connecticut is $1,904.00, with opportunities to make up to $13,750 in overtime income.

What you make as a travel nurse in Connecticut will vary based on:

1. The specialty you work in
2. If there are any crisis pay incentives in the area, you work in
3. The location of the nursing assignment

The incentives don’t stop at income, especially when working with an agency like Trusted Nurse Staffing. Our travel nurses receive benefits that include housing stipends, food and travel allowances, 401k, bonuses, and much more.

As a travel nurse, you have options when searching for housing in Connecticut. You can:

1. Settle into agency housing and let our agency take care of the hard part of finding housing; or
2. Accept a housing stipend and find a home in the comforts of Connecticut on your own.

No matter which option you decide, our recruiters are here to help. Need information about housing in a certain area of the state? Give us a call. Looking for a roommate? Our recruiters can help connect you with other travel nurses in the area who are looking for someone to split the cost of bills with.

Connecticut’s highest paying cities for travel nursing are:

• Meriden
• Torrington
• Norwich
• Waterbury
• New Haven

Before choosing your next home, we recommend doing some research. Although these cities have the highest salaries for travel nurses in Connecticut, the cost of living may vary based on the location. As the pay difference for each of these locations is less than one hundred dollars, consider choosing the location you want to work in based on the specialty you want to work in, your lifestyle, etc.

The answer to this question is all based on preference. With hundreds of healthcare facilities to choose from, talk with your recruiter to find out which facilities may best suit your needs and your qualifications.