State Healthcare Licensing by Discipline
Licensing for travel nurses, allied health professionals, locum tenens and school specialists vary by state, so it’s important that you begin the process of obtaining the necessary credentials in the states where you wish to work.
Allied & Schools
Med/Lab Tech
Surg Tech
Rad/NMT
BCBA
SPED
Social Work
Med/Lab Tech
Medical Lab Technologist
License Not Required
Resources
Surg Tech
Surgical Technologist
NBSTSA Certification Required
Resources
Rad/NMT
Radiology Tech & Nuclear Med Tech
License Not Required
Resources
BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
BACB® Certification Required for Schools
State Licensing Website: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/abae/Pages/default.aspx
Contact: State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners – behavioranalyst@dca.njoag.gov; (973) 273-8070
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SPED
Special Education Teacher
State Certification Website: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/
State Certification Verification: https://njdoe.my.site.com/manage/s/
Contact: New Jersey Department of Education – (609) 292-2070
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Social Work
LCSW, LMSW, Social Worker
Counseling Compact: Legislation Pending
State Board: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw
State License Verification: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
State Contact: New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners – socialwork@dca.njoag.gov; (973) 504-6495
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Physician & Advanced Practice
MD/DO
PA
APRN | NP | CRNA | CNM | CNS
MD/DO
Physician & Surgeon
IMLC Compact State: Legislation Passed; Implementation In Process or Delayed
State Board: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/bme/Pages/applications.aspx
State License Verification: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
State Contact: New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners – bme@dca.lps.state.nj.us; (609) 826-7100
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PA
Physician Assistant
NCSL Scope of Practice Policy: Supervision with a physician required
State Board: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/bme/Pages/applications.aspx
State License Verification: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
State Contact: New Jersey Physician Assistant Advisory Committee – bmepa@dca.njoag.gov; (609) 826-7100
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APRN | NP | CRNA | CNM | CNS
Advanced Practice RN, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Specialist
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC): Member State
NCSL Scope of Practice Policy: Full independent practice authority but physician relationship required for prescriptive authority
State Board: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur/Pages/applications.aspx
State License Verification: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
State Contact: New Jersey Board of Nursing – NursingUpdates@dca.lps.state.nj.us; (973) 504-6430