Skip to content
Compact (multistate) eligible

Wisconsin Nursing License Guide

What travel and staff nurses need to license in Wisconsin: compact eligibility, the application fee, how long endorsement typically takes, and the state Board of Nursing, plus 582 open Wisconsin nursing jobs.

Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes, multistate license
Compact status
Implemented compact state
Typical endorsement time
~4 wks (typical estimate)
Application fee
$73
Verified via Nursys
Yes
State income tax
up to 7.65% (graduated)

Your Wisconsin compact license also covers 39 other states

As a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, a multistate license issued from your primary state of residence lets you practice across all NLC states without a separate license:

Nursing jobs in Wisconsin

See all 582 →
Local contract Emergency Department Compact license

Locum Hospitalist

Verified employer · Fond du Lac, WI

Avg $15,960/wk |Night |84h/wk |26wk
4 hours ago View role →
Travel EEG Technologist Compact license

Travel EEG Tech

UW Health University Hospital · Madison, WI

Avg $2,022/wk |40h/wk |13wk
5 hours ago View role →

NurseRoam Assistant

Jobs, pay & site help

👋 Hi! I'm the NurseRoam Assistant. Tell me what kind of role you're after — I'll find live openings, compare pay, and can even apply for you right here in the chat.

AI can make mistakes. Verify job details before applying.