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Nursing jobs in Connecticut 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
2,800
Moderate 4.5%
Median Annual Salary
$105,250
$50.6/hr
COL-Adjusted
$77,320
COL index: 125
Compact State?
No
Single-state license
Key insight
In Connecticut, there is a shortage of 2,800 registered nurses as of 2026 — 4.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $105,250 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $77,320 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Connecticut
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse-PACT Outpatient
Veterans Health Administration · West Haven, Connecticut
$85600 - $146420 PA
Registered Nurse - Acute Care (Inpatient 4 West)
Veterans Health Administration · West Haven, Connecticut
$85600 - $146420 PA
Registered Nurse Advisor -Clinical Documentation Integrity Program
Veterans Health Administration · West Haven, Connecticut
$85600 - $146420 PA
Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Aliceville, Alabama
$50241 - $122314 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Bridgeport
- • New Haven
- • Hartford
State nursing board
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Endorsement fee: $180 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Connecticut
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Conexus MedStaff
No fee to nurse
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse