Travel Nursing FAQ

Travel nursing is a unique experience that cultivates opportunities to grow professionally and personally. What other job allows you to travel from state to state on your own schedule?

As a travel nurse, you can immerse yourself in new cities while working on a flexible schedule, at great pay. This flexible schedule allows you to take time away from work to enjoy your travels. You also will gain diverse experience at top-notch facilities around America that all have different practice environments.

Speak with a recruiter and allow Gifted Healthcare to help you advance your career.

After submitting a timecard, you will be paid on a weekly basis by direct deposit.

For employment verification, please email our Verifications Department.

Compact nursing licenses are based on the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), a reciprocal agreement allowing nurses to practice in all participating states without the need for additional licensure. Currently, 41 states accept compact licenses.

To be eligible for a compact nursing license, you must meet the requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Passing the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination
• No disciplinary action against nursing license

Please note that compact nurses must always abide by the laws and regulations of the state where they practice. Any disciplinary action taken against a nurse’s license in one compact state may affect their ability to practice in other compact states.

Gifted Healthcare makes it easy to obtain a license in a new state.  Our seasoned credentialing team is here to help you through the entire process of getting a new license, renewing a license, or answering any other questions you might have throughout the process.

California is not a compact state. To become a licensed nurse in California, you must meet the educational and professional requirements established by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

Preliminary Education and Examination Requirements:

• Obtain an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
• Pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or a State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE).
• Application/Endorsement

Once you have met the preliminary education and examination requirements, you may apply or request endorsement for a license through the California BRN.

Get more information about How to Get a Nursing License in California here.