CT · New Britain · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in New Britain, CT

Pay for registered nurses in Connecticut centers on $48.84 per hour, or about $101,590 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.90 and the upper quarter over $53.89. That is 9% above the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in New Britain. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near New Britain.

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13 more open roles from employers in New Britain. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 13 days ago

RN Emergency Department

Hartford HealthCare · New Britain, CT

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  • Req 26165162
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN)

Hartford HealthCare · New Britain, CT

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Registered Nurse pay in New Britain, CT

Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 39,020 registered nurses employed in Connecticut.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.82$78,67016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.90$85,0709% below U.S. median
Median$48.84$101,5909% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.89$112,09020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.86$132,83042% 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.

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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 New Britain

ItemFederal 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).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Connecticut

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Hospitals in New Britain

CMS lists 1 hospital in New Britain, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
The Hospital Of Central Connecticut
New Britain, CT		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bristol, CT8 mi$48.84/hr62,195
Hartford, CT8 mi$48.66/hr122,129
Meriden, CT10 mi$48.84/hr60,849
Waterbury, CT15 mi$48.23/hr115,908
New Haven, CT26 mi$49.00/hr137,562
West Haven, CT29 mi$48.84/hr55,379

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.

Connecticut state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in New Britain

New Britain city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in New Britain, 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).

Where do registered nurses work in New Britain?

CMS lists 1 hospital in New Britain, led by The Hospital Of Central Connecticut. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in New Britain 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 New Britain?

The federal per diem benchmark in New Britain 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.

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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

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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

  1. Registered Nurse- Quality Management Investigations Program CoordinatorPermanent
    $86k–$146k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · West Haven, CT · posted today
  2. Clinical Quality & Performance Improvement RNPermanent
    $40.05–$64.10/ hour
    Trinity Health · Hartford, CT · posted today

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