Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Work In Most States
How To Obtain Your Nurse Licensure Compact.
What if you could practice nursing anywhere in the United States, giving you the freedom to move beyond your primary state of residency? With a few exceptions, you can.
What Is The Nurse Licensure Compact?
The Nurse Licensure Compact is a multi-state license that enables you to work as a travel nurse in any participating state. Currently, 41 out of 50 states recognize this type of license, but legislation is underway to include more states. Advocates are striving to make this a nationwide reality. Once achieved, travel nurses will have greater access to job opportunities across the country, and patients will benefit from improved access to care.
States are at various stages of recognizing and passing legislation for the “travel nurse license.” Here is the status of each of them. Your primary residence must be in the state that recognizes it to apply. Want to take action to bring the NLC to your state? You can support the movement here.
What Is The Status Of The License In Each State?
States are at various stages of recognizing and passing legislation for the “travel nurse license.” Here is the status of each of them. Your primary residence must be in the state that recognizes it to apply. Want to take action to bring the NLC to your state? You can support the movement here.
