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Registered Nurse jobs in Bristol, CT
Registered Nurses in Connecticut earn a median of $48.84 per hour, about $101,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.90 and $53.89. That is 9% above the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bristol. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bristol.
- $48.84median pay per hour, Connecticut
- $41–$54typical range per hour
- 1open roles with published pay
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Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 39,020 registered nurses employed in Connecticut.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.82 | $78,670 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.90 | $85,070 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.84 | $101,590 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $53.89 | $112,090 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $63.86 | $132,830 | 42% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Estimate your Bristol paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,758
- Per year: $87,912
- Per month: $7,326
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Connecticut. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bristol
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $138 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,526 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,838 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Bristol
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bristol, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Hospital Bristol, CT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain, CT | 8 mi | $48.84/hr | 75,871 |
| Waterbury, CT | 10 mi | $48.23/hr | 115,908 |
| Meriden, CT | 13 mi | $48.84/hr | 60,849 |
| Hartford, CT | 15 mi | $48.66/hr | 122,129 |
| New Haven, CT | 26 mi | $49.00/hr | 137,562 |
| West Haven, CT | 28 mi | $48.84/hr | 55,379 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Connecticut · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Connecticut
Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement.
Connecticut taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Bristol, CT?
Registered Nurses in Connecticut have a median pay of $48.84 per hour, about $101,590 a year. The middle half earn between $40.90 and $53.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring registered nurses in Bristol?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Bristol. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bristol.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Bristol as a registered nurse?
Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bristol?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bristol is $138 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,526 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Bristol?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- The Stamford HospitalStamford, CT · 3 wage offers$57.27/ hr$55–$63
- Trinity HealthHartford, CT · 48 postings$48.05/ hr$33–$70
- AmedisysEast Hartford, CT · 3 postings$46.15/ hr$43–$54
- Premise HealthMiddletown, CT · 2 postings$44.55/ hr$38–$51
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$48.05High$60
57 RN postings with published pay in Connecticut, 56 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 57 RN roles
- Registered Nurse- Quality Management Investigations Program CoordinatorPermanent$86k–$146k/ year
- Clinical Quality & Performance Improvement RNPermanent$40.05–$64.10/ hour
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