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California Nursing License Guide

What travel and staff nurses need to license in California: compact eligibility, the application fee, how long endorsement typically takes, and the state Board of Nursing, plus 2 open California nursing jobs.

Nurse Licensure Compact
No, single-state license
Compact status
Non-compact state
Typical endorsement time
10-12 Weeks
Application fee
$350
Verified via Nursys
Yes
State income tax
up to 13.3% (graduated)

Nursing jobs in California

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Per diem Respiratory Therapist

Per Diem RRT

Kertzmann, Ritchie and Stoltenberg Health · Clearlake, CA

Pay not disclosed |Night |40h/wk |26wk
2 weeks ago View role

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