Locum tenens careers offer a wide range of opportunities for advanced practitioners. From increasing work-life balance to expanding clinical experience, working locum tenens is a valuable way to explore different healthcare settings and communities across the country.

One of the standout benefits of locum tenens work is the variety it offers. As a locum tenens, you have the freedom to travel and work in a variety of practice settings across the country, or you can choose to work closer to home, perhaps just a state away. Whatever you choose, locum tenens work enables you to tailor your career to fit your personal and professional goals.

However, with that flexibility often comes the need to secure multiple state licenses. Many locum tenens opportunities involve crossing state lines, which means understanding state-specific APRN licensure requirements is essential. Each state has its own processes, timelines, and fees, making it important to stay informed before working a new locum tenens assignment.

To help simplify the process, we have compiled a comprehensive list of every nursing board and licensing authority in the United States. For each state, we've provided contact information, the average time to obtain APRN licensure, fees, and additional APRN license information. This centralized resource ensures you have all the APRN licensing information in one convenient location.

Please complete the short form below to view the nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, and CRNA licensure application fees and timelines by state information.

 

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APRN Licensure Timelines by State

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Please note that the fees, timelines, and other information provided above were in effect when this post was written on May 6, 2025, and are subject to change. Similarly, the timelines for obtaining a license are estimates.

Medicus Healthcare Solutions’ skilled licensing team can help you with the licensing process in any state. To speak with one of our dedicated Licensing Coordinators, please call (603) 898-6492 or email medicusmarketing@medicushcs.com, and one of our knowledgeable team members will contact you.