Provincial Registration Requirements for Travel Nurses
Understanding the licensing requirements for temporary nursing assignments across provinces
Licensing Requirements
- Home Province Licensure: Must hold active license in the province or territory where they intend to work, even temporarily
- Process: Cannot practice without proper provincial registration regardless of assignment duration
- Verification: We verify active registration status for all travel nursing candidates
Cross-Provincial Work Challenges
- No National License: Canada does not have a national nursing license system (unlike the U.S. compact model)
- Provincial Applications: Travel nurses must apply for licensure in each province/territory where they accept assignments
- Example: An RN licensed in Ontario must apply for temporary or full registration in BC to work as a travel nurse
BC-Specific Requirements
- BCCNM Registration: All nurses working in BC must register with BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- Temporary Registration: Available for short term assignments while maintaining home province license
- Expedited Process: Streamlined application for qualified nurses from other provinces
Our Registration Support
- Application Assistance: Guidance through provincial registration processes
- Documentation Support: Help with required paperwork and credential transfers
- Timeline Management: Coordination of registration timing with assignment start dates
- Compliance Verification: Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met before placement
