TRAVEL NURSING IN CALIFORNIA
California Spotlight
San FranciscoEven the most eloquent words can sometimes fall short when describing the city of San Francisco. Although many have tried, it's difficult to pigeonhole a city that's elegant and filled with natural beauty, while at the same time being edgily cosmopolitan and a force for pushing the political envelope ever closer to the left.
San Diego
San Diego doesn't wear the tag "America's Finest City" for nothing. Its natural beauty ranges from beaches and cliffs, to wetlands and desert, and even canyons and mountains. The National Weather Service lauds San Diego's climate as the most ideal in the United States. Plus, San Diego has been dubbed the "Sports and Fitness Capital of the United States" by Sports Illustrated magazine.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the perfect destination for nurses who want it all. LA has a vast geographical, cultural, and economic diversity found in one large, complex city. And of course, it's the home of Hollywood. As for culture, the fact that over 40 percent of L.A.'s inhabitants were born in other countries is evidenced throughout the city, on store signs in every conceivable language.
Medical Facilities
California has some of the best facilities in the country. San Francisco's hospitals are among the finest in the
nation, providing various medical, surgical, emergency, & specialty care to the people of San
Francisco and its surrounding areas. It should come as no surprise that San Diego has a reputation as a pioneer
in medical discoveries. Los Angeles has to meet the demands of some very demanding personnel. So it's not surprising
that this city has an abundance of high quality healthcare facilities, some of which are world renowned for their research
programs and cutting-edge technology. Below is a sampling of hospitals staffed by Medstaff:
UCSD Medical Center
| Hospital | City | ||
| UCSD Medical Center | San Diego | ||
| Lucile Packard Children's Hospital | Palo Alto | ||
| Long Beach Memorial Medical Center | Long Beach | ||
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles |
Licensure Information
Apply for licensure via the Online Endorsement Process. Full licensure takes about 4-6 weeks. Licensure FAQ
Temporary Licensure is optional to begin work pending issuance of a
permanent license. Applicants wishing to obtain a temporary license on a walk-through basis, see Minimum
Requirements for a Temporary License to be Issued at the Board Office. Most Temporary Licenses are processed within
24 hours.
Qualify for endorsement (reciprocity) into California as a RN by:
- Holding a current and active license in another state or Canada
- Completing an educational program meeting all California requirements
- Passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) or the State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE)
If you do not meet all the above criteria, you must apply to take the examination.
Contact: (916)-322-3350 for more information.
California Attractions
California literally has 1000s of attractions. Some of the most popular attractions are:
Alcatraz Island
Angel Island
Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39
Cable Car Museum
Cartoon Art Museum
Chinatown
San Diego
ARCO Olympic Training Center
Balboa Park
Birch Aquarium
Cabrillo National Monument
California Surf Museum
Coronado Playhouse
East County Performing Arts Center
Heritage of the Americas Museum
Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego
Knott's Soak City
La Jolla Playhouse
Los Angeles
Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Wax Museum
Hollywood Walk of FameNatural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Pacific Park
Page Museum/Rancho La Brea Tar Pits
Paramount Studios
Queen Mary
Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
Ripley's Believe It or Not
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