
Homecare | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Wallingford, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.38
- Weekly
- $2,175
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,100
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $54.38/hour — 10% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut ($49.39/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut right now
- 503 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 2 of them in Wallingford.
- Pay in these listings: $40.77 – $95.00/hour, median $62.10/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Connecticut: $49.39/hour ($102,731/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($95.00/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Wallingford, CT
Join our healthcare team as a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) in Wallingford, Connecticut, providing skilled nursing care in patients’ homes on a consistent Monday–Friday schedule. This 12-week travel nursing contract offers 40 hours per week, no weekends or on-call shifts, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across central Connecticut communities.
Home Health RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
- Location: Wallingford, Connecticut, with coverage in Windsor and surrounding towns
- Healthcare Setting: Home health
- Contract Length: 12 weeks
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- End Date: February 1, 2027
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekend and On-Call Requirement: None
- Travel Requirement: Local travel between patient visits; mileage reimbursement is available
- Dress Code: Scrubs or business casual
Home Health Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Connecticut
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; home health nursing experience is preferred
- Associate degree in Nursing or higher
- Current professional nursing certification as required for the assignment
- Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the assigned service area
- Ability to complete accurate and timely electronic health records and clinical documentation
Home Health RN Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and provide skilled nursing care during home health visits
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care in coordination with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary care team
- Monitor patient progress, identify changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly
- Provide patient and caregiver education to support safe, effective care at home
- Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards
- Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Manage a daily visit schedule while meeting established productivity expectations
- Promote patient safety, independence, and continuity of care in the home setting
Why Work in Wallingford, Connecticut?
Wallingford is a welcoming central Connecticut community with convenient access to New Haven, scenic parks, and a variety of local amenities. This home health nursing opportunity is ideal for an RN seeking a structured travel contract while serving patients throughout the Wallingford, Windsor, and surrounding Connecticut communities.
Apply now for this Home Health RN travel contract in Wallingford, CT, and bring compassionate, skilled nursing care directly to patients in their homes.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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