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Charge nurse jobs in Connecticut

open charge nurse jobs in Connecticut at , posting . BLS measures a median of $49.39 an hour (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses in Connecticut) for registered nurses here.

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Where the charge nurse jobs are in Connecticut

Towns with the most open jobs in this occupation. A town with a page lists every care job open there, by occupation.

What charge nurses earn in Connecticut

The hourly pay open jobs here post, beside what BLS measured people employed in the occupation earned in the state and its metro areas.

Posted on open jobs in Connecticut

Middle half of from , median .

Measured by BLS in Connecticut, May 2025

$49.39/hr ($102,740 a year) (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses in Connecticut)

Median for registered nurses, against $46.90 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, national) for the whole US; 40,110 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses in Connecticut) employed in Connecticut. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for registered nurses.

By metro area

  • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$48.78/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT) · 13,850 (source: BLS OEWS, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT) employed
  • New Haven, CT$50.24/hr (source: BLS OEWS, New Haven, CT) · 10,050 (source: BLS OEWS, New Haven, CT) employed
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT$50.80/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT) · 8,370 (source: BLS OEWS, Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT) employed
  • Waterbury-Shelton, CT$48.89/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Waterbury-Shelton, CT) · 3,050 (source: BLS OEWS, Waterbury-Shelton, CT) employed
  • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT$48.72/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT) · 2,460 (source: BLS OEWS, Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT) employed

BLS OEWS May 2025 metropolitan area estimates for Registered Nurses; areas that cross a state line list every state.

What registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut offer

Counted from each job's own posting, the same reading as the lists across the state.

Employers hiring charge nurses in Connecticut

What the job takes

A nursing degree and RN license, with a few years on the unit.

  • License

    Registered nurse license (NCLEX-RN)

    State board of nursing; exam by NCSBN. Required in every state

Where people train for it in Connecticut

2,383 people finished registered nursing programs at 14 schools in Connecticut in 2023-24, the programs this specialty starts from. The schools with the most graduates:

Schools with the most graduates of registered nursing programs in Connecticut, 2023-24
SchoolTownGraduates
Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain474
Quinnipiac UniversityHamden278
Goodwin UniversityEast Hartford260
Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield253
Yale UniversityNew Haven199
Fairfield UniversityFairfield187
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven172
University of BridgeportBridgeport128

Graduates of every award level, from short certificates to degrees, at the schools that report to the federal survey (those in the federal student aid system): short courses run by employers, the Red Cross or adult education are not counted. Online schools count where they are based, so a school teaching online across the country appears in its home state. Bachelor's degrees in nursing include RN-to-BSN completers who were already licensed nurses; the large online universities graduate mostly these. From the U.S. Department of Education's completions survey, 2023-24: nces.ed.gov/ipeds (source: the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS))

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What Connecticut law requires

  • Nurse staffing committee or plan

    Connecticut hospitals must have a staffing committee, mostly direct care nurses, that develops the nurse staffing plan reported to the state twice a year.

    “Each hospital shall establish a dedicated hospital staffing committee to assist in the preparation of the nurse staffing plan required pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.” Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-89e(c)(1) (source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-89e(c)(1))

  • Public reporting of staffing

    Connecticut hospitals must post the nurse staffing plan on every patient care unit and keep shift records of patient-to-nurse ratios.

    “Each hospital shall post the nurse staffing plan developed and adopted pursuant to subsections (d) and (e), inclusive, of this section on each patient care unit in a conspicuous location visible and accessible to staff, patients and members of the public.” Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-89e(f) (source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-89e(f))

  • Limits on mandatory overtime

    Hospitals may not require nurses to work overtime or retaliate for refusal, except for surgery in progress, critical care until relieved, and declared or institutional emergencies (covers registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse's aides in hospitals).

    “Except as provided in this section, no hospital shall require a nurse to work overtime.” Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-490l (source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-490l)

From Connecticut's own code or health department, read 9 Nov 2026. Each hospital's own postings state the ratio of its unit, and every state's law is on the ratio hub.

Charge nurse jobs in Connecticut: common questions

How much do charge nurses make in Connecticut?

Open charge nurse jobs in Connecticut that post an hourly rate pay $35.88–$40.81 an hour in the middle half, median $36.88 (4 jobs from 3 employers). BLS measured a median of $49.39/hr ($102,740 a year) for registered nurses in Connecticut (May 2025), against $46.90 nationally, 10th highest of 52 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for registered nurses.

Where in Connecticut are the most charge nurse jobs?

Glastonbury (2), Avon (1), Bethel (1), Cromwell (1) and New London (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

Who is hiring charge nurses in Connecticut?

By open jobs on this board: National Health Care Associates (2), Wachusett Healthcare (2) and American Medical Associates (1). In all, 6 employers have charge nurse jobs open in Connecticut.

Are charge nurses in demand in Connecticut?

8 charge nurse jobs are open in Connecticut today at 6 employers on this board, about 0.2 for every 1,000 charge nurses employed there (BLS counts 40,110, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of registered nurses to grow 5.6% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for registered nurses.

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut are hiring immediately?

12 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Pediatric Registered Nurse & Licensed Practical Nurse (RN & LPN) at Affirmed Home Care (...and tracheostomy experience , we'd love to have you join our team. Immediate Openings We are actively...); Registered Nurse (RN) & Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Care at Affirmed Home Care (...Environment: Work alongside a compassionate, professional care team Immediate Openings: Start dates...); RN Free Float Supervisor at Apple Rehab Coccomo (...offering a supportive and collaborative environment. Join us for Walk-in Interviews Tuesday-Friday...). Every such job in Connecticut.

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut pay weekly?

36 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Evening Shift (3p-11p) | Union 1199 Part-time Position at Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (...care experience preferred BENEFITS Competitive pay rate and benefits Weekly pay Direct Deposit Great...); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Union 1199 Position at Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (...care experience preferred BENEFITS Competitive pay rate and benefits Weekly pay Direct Deposit Great...); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Affirmed Home Care (...to fit your availability Day and overnight shifts available Weekly direct deposit Driving incentives...). Every such job in Connecticut.

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut offer daily pay?

40 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill (...Unit Manager Competitive Pay! Referral Bonuses! Shift Differentials! Same Day Pay Available!...); Morning RN Unit Manager at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Hill (...Rates! Wonderful Environment! Great Benefit package! Now Offering Same Day Pay! Now Hiring: 7a-3:30p M-F...); Infection Control RN/ Staff Educator at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Madison (...Rates! Wonderful Environment! Great Benefit package! Now offering same day pay! Qualifications &...). Every such job in Connecticut.

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut want bilingual staff?

15 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Registered Nurse Part-time Bi-lingual(Spanish) at Chemical Abuse Services Agency (Bilingual: Spanish. Registered Nurse Part-time Bi-lingual(Spanish)); RN Clinical Supervisor Home Health at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice (Bilingual: Spanish. ...previous experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB). Preferred bilingual...); Travel Registered Nurse at Golden Years Homemakers & Companions (Bilingual. ...an accredited nursing program Prefer Experience : in AFL, Homecare; Bilingual Valid driver's...). Every such job in Connecticut.

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut hire with no experience?

7 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager at Affinity Hospice Management (...health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. Management experience not required. Responsible for...); Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager RNCM at Affinity Hospice Management (...health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. Management experience not required. Responsible for...); Hospice Registered Nurse RN at Affinity Hospice Management (...health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. Management experience not required. Responsible for...). Every such job in Connecticut.

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut train you with pay?

1 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here says so in its own posting: LPN Surgical Trainee Cohort at Yale New Haven Health.

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut offer a sign-on bonus?

65 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: LPN Charge Nurse Competitive Pay & Sign-On Bonuses at Amberwoods of Farmington ($6,000 sign-on bonus); LPN per diem at Amberwoods of Farmington ($6,000 sign-on bonus); RN Supervisor EOW 7am 7pm at Amberwoods of Farmington ($5,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in Connecticut.

Which hospitals hiring registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut are Magnet hospitals?

16 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Case Coordinator - RN / Case Coordination at Hartford HealthCare (Magnet. ...excellence, St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice-designated Magnet hospital....); Registered Nurse Amb (RN) / Cardiac Rehab Norwalk at Hartford HealthCare (Magnet. ...excellence, St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice-designated Magnet hospital....); Registered Nurse Amb (RN) / Congestive Heart Failure Clinic (Per Diem) at Hartford HealthCare (Magnet. ...excellence, St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice-designated Magnet hospital....). Every such job in Connecticut.

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut are union jobs?

5 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: REGISTERED NURSE-Emergency Dept-Milford Campus at Yale New Haven Health (Union-represented. ...from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds. Additional Information THIS POSITION IS...); REGISTERED NURSE-Float RN-Milford Campus at Yale New Haven Health (Union-represented. ...of 1 year of Acute Care RN Experience and Telemetry skills required. THIS POSITION...); REGISTERED NURSE-Med Surg M3 RN-Milford Campus at Yale New Haven Health (Union-represented. ...from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds. Additional Information THIS POSITION IS...). Every such job in Connecticut.

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut offer relocation assistance?

4 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor at iCare Health Network (...pay with the option of direct deposit Employee Referral Program Relocation Assistance Qualifications...); RN Evening Supervisor at National Health Care Associates (...06801 RN Supervisor Full-Time 3p-11p $7500. Sign-On Bonus OR Relocation Assistance will be considered...); Director of Nursing at Outfield Healthcare Partners (Director of Nursing . Job Type: Full-time Relocation is required. Relocation Bonus Applies: $2,500. Job...). Every such job in Connecticut.

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in Connecticut are float pool jobs?

17 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: RN Free Float Supervisor at Apple Rehab Coccomo; RN Free Float Supervisor Evenings Weekends at Apple Rehab Coccomo; RN Free Float Supervisor Monday thru Friday at Apple Rehab Coccomo. Every such job in Connecticut.

What do you need to work as a charge nurse in Connecticut?

A registered nurse license from the Connecticut Board of Nurse Licensure: by passing the NCLEX-RN after a state-approved nursing program, or by endorsement for a nurse already licensed in another state. Connecticut is a compact state, so a multistate license from another compact state is enough. A nursing degree and RN license, with a few years on the unit.

Where can you train to become a registered nurse in Connecticut?

2,383 people finished registered nursing programs at 14 schools in Connecticut in 2023-24 (U.S. Department of Education). The most graduates: Connecticut State Community College in New Britain (474), Quinnipiac University in Hamden (278) and Goodwin University in East Hartford (260). Online schools count where they are based.

Is Connecticut a nurse compact state?

Yes. Connecticut is in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC): a nurse whose home state is a compact state and who holds its multistate license can work in Connecticut without another license, and a nurse who lives in Connecticut applies for the multistate license there. A nurse from a state outside the compact needs a Connecticut license from the Connecticut Board of Nurse Licensure, by endorsement for a nurse licensed in another state. (NCSBN, read 9 Nov 2026.) How to transfer your nursing license to Connecticut (the board's endorsement fee: $180).

Does Connecticut have a nurse-to-patient ratio law?

Not fixed ratios: Connecticut hospitals must have a staffing committee, mostly direct care nurses, that develops the nurse staffing plan reported to the state twice a year. (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-89e(c)(1)) Connecticut hospitals must post the nurse staffing plan on every patient care unit and keep shift records of patient-to-nurse ratios. (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-89e(f)) The law's own words are on this page.

Can a hospital in Connecticut make nurses work mandatory overtime?

Connecticut law limits it: Hospitals may not require nurses to work overtime or retaliate for refusal, except for surgery in progress, critical care until relieved, and declared or institutional emergencies (covers registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse's aides in hospitals). (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-490l) The law's own words are on this page.

What do hospitals in Connecticut pay registered nurses per hour?

By the Connecticut hospitals' own reports to Medicare (in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits), registered nurse hours averaged $64.33 an hour across 25 hospitals, against $60.42 an hour across the US. The highest hospital averages: Sharon Hospital in Sharon ($88.95), Danbury Hospital in Danbury ($70.80), Midstate Medical Center in Meriden ($69.88), Greenwich Hospital Association - in Greenwich ($68.81). An average over every hour, not one job's pay. Every Connecticut hospital.

How current are these jobs?

CareJobs.Now reads each employer's own job board every night; a job stays listed while the employer keeps it posted. Each job opens its own page with the employer's full posting and the pay it states. Its Apply goes to the employer's application wherever a job network that works with us carries the same job; elsewhere it offers similar open jobs and recruiters who place that work.

Sources and method

A job counts here when one of its locations is in Connecticut, once however many locations there it lists. Its occupation is read from its title. Posted pay is the middle half of the distinct hourly rates jobs here state (a job posted many times at one rate counted once), shown when at least three such rates from three employers stand behind it. BLS figures are as published for the state, never adjusted.
  1. CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Connecticut, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 12 Nov 2026
  2. BLS OEWS May 2025: Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), every state, published 15 May 2026
  3. BLS OEWS May 2025: Registered Nurses, national, published 15 May 2026
  4. BLS OEWS May 2025: Registered Nurses by metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
  5. Registered nurse license (NCLEX-RN): State board of nursing; exam by NCSBN
  6. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2023-24: graduates of registered nursing programs in Connecticut

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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Charge nurse jobs in Connecticut. Data as of 12 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/occupations/charge-nurse/connecticut

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