This isn’t just another CRNA locum job opportunity. It’s one of the most competitive CRNA compensation packages in
the country - built with transparency from day one.
Prestige & Professional Growth: Work in a premier academic medical center and a Magnet-designated institution, offering experience in a challenging, top-tier environment.
Diverse Clinical Exposure: Opportunities exist across multiple specialties including burns, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and plastics.
Technology & Resources: Recognized as one of the most state-of-the-art hospital systems, providing advanced, modern, equipment.
Supportive Environment: Join an integrated, team-based model where CRNAs collaborate seamlessly with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff.
Location & Lifestyle: Experience Connecticut’s scenic coastline, vibrant food culture, and historic New England character.
| Scenario | Shifts / Week | Hourly Rate(s) | Base Weekly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36-Hour Guarantee | 3 × 12 | $225/hr | $8,100 |
| 48-Hour Guarantee | 4 × 12 | $225 / $240 OT | $10,920 |
| 36-Hour + Incentive | 3–4 × 12 | $225 / $240 OT | $8,100 - $10,920 |
| 60 Hours | 5 × 12 | $225 / $240 OT | $13,800 |
| Shift Type | Hourly Pay |
|---|---|
| Weekend / Holiday | $255/hr |
| Special Shift (9:00AM - 9:30PM) | $250/hr |
| Special Shift - OT | $260/hr |
Travel stipend (weekly): $2,000 (months 0–6) → $2,500 (months 7–12)
Today’s CRNAs value precision, transparency, and partnership. At Wellhart, that means upfront compensation, clearly defined expectations, and organized support from the start.
We’ll help you obtain your Connecticut license. You’ll also need an active DEA registration and a Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) to practice – and we can assist with those as well.
Set up your Axuall Digital Wallet once, then share verified credentials in seconds to speed onboarding and reduce admin work. Skip repetitive forms with CV auto-fill and real-time verification of education, licenses, certifications, and employment.
Earn CME through reflective practice – built into your assignment (for 1-year commitments). Advance your credentials without sacrificing your time off.
Keep more of your hard-earned money with financial and tax guidance from Earned. Many healthcare professionals earning 1099 income overpay in taxes simply because planning happens once a year instead of year-round.
You’ll receive seamless travel planning, housing coordination, and dedicated support every step of your assignment.
As a leader in locum staffing, Wellhart delivers rapid and trusted support to hospitals and health systems across the nation. Our provider-first approach ensures you’re fully backed at every step, from credentialing to shift completion.
Last Updated on: February 16th, 2026
Experienced CRNAs comfortable in a large academic/teaching environment with a broad, high-acuity case mix and strong MD/CRNA collaboration. Not ideal if you only want low-acuity, solo-only, or outpatient-only.
Minimum 3×12s/week (36 hours guaranteed). Shifts are non‑consecutive. Options: 7:00a–7:30p, 8:00a–8:30p, 9:00a–9:30p. 30-min unpaid lunch. Weekends/holidays available at premium rates.
6 months minimum; 12 months preferred. Longer terms may unlock higher travel stipend, CME/Learner Plus, and more scheduling flexibility.
Broad mix: Level I adult/peds trauma, cardiac/critical care, ambulatory, periop adult anesthesia. OB is preferred, not required. Cases are aligned to your experience, no “stretch” placements.
2 years preferred; 18 months considered for strong candidates. Clean background + strong clinical references required.
Interview is typically scheduled within approximately 2 business days of submission, with offers made shortly after the interview. Credentialing averages around 90 days; licensing and credentialing run in parallel with team support.
We support obtaining a CT license. You’ll need an active DEA and CT Controlled Substance Registration (CSR). This is a true locum role: must live a minimum of 75 miles away from the facility.
Base: $225/hr (first 40 hrs)
OT: $240/hr+ after 40 hrs (typically $240–$285/hr by shift type)
Premiums: weekends/holidays, and 9:00a–9:30p shifts
Travel stipend (weekly): $2,000 (months 0–6) → $2,500 (months 7–12)
Flights: 1 in / 1 out per assignment, $700 cap/flight
Bonus: $1,000/month for 4 additional 12‑hour shifts in a month (separate from hourly pay)
Extras: Referral bonuses, CME for 1‑year commitments, 1099 financial guidance, digital credential wallet
Submit your interest and a Wellhart representative will contact you immediately.