Table of Contents
- Find Current Travel Nursing Jobs in New Hampshire 2024
- New Hampshire Licensure Information and Requirements
- New Hampshire CEU Requirements
- What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in New Hampshire?
- How To Become a Travel Nurse in New Hampshire With Trusted Nurse Staffing in Three Simple Steps
- Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in New Hampshire?
- What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in New Hampshire Right Now?
- FAQs About New Hampshire Travel Nursing
Find Current Travel Nurse Jobs in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Licensure Information and Requirements
For the most up-to-date information about New Hampshire licensure information and requirements, visit New Hampshire’s Office of Professional Licensure and Certification website.
Licensure Requirements
If you have a nursing license in your primary state of residence and that state is part of the NLC, you already have a multi-state license.
If you come from a non-NLC state and are already licensed, you can apply for a license by endorsement.
To do this, RNs and LPNs must provide:
- A copy of a state-issued driver’s license
- Verification of licensure:
- This can be done through NursysⓇ.
- Once completed, the information provided will be available to the NH Board of Nursing for 90 days.
- For states that do not participate in NursysⓇ, nurses must request paper verification through your state Board of Nursing to be sent to:
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
7 Eagle Square Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301
- Criminal background check
Temporary licenses may be available on an emergency basis for 120 days.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a current compact state RN license
- Meet the educational requirements
- Provide:
- Copy of a state-issued driver’s license
- Verification of licensure
- Proof of national certification
- Criminal background check
- Official graduate transcripts submitted from the degree institution to nursing@oplc.nh.gov
Licensure Fees
A license verification fee of $30.00 is required when completing a license verification through Nursys®.
Application fees for LPNs/RNs are $148 every two years. This does not include a mandatory Professional Health Program fee of $28.00 that is to be paid at the time of licensing.
APRN fees are an additional $100.
Nurse Licensure Compact Status
New Hampshire joined the Nurse Licensure Compact in 2006.
Is New Hampshire a Walk-Through State?
No, New Hampshire is not a walk-through state.
New Hampshire CEU Requirements
Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are required to complete 30 contact hours every two years immediately preceding license applications. These hours can include workshops, conferences, lectures, or other educational offerings that are meant to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
APRNs are required to have at least 60 contact hours, 30 of which must be a specialty certification.
An additional five hours must be in Pharmacology. If licensees have an active DEA # for prescribing medications in New Hampshire, three of out the five Pharmacology hours must address opioid prescribing, pain management, or substance abuse disorder.
What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in New Hampshire?
Travel nurse salaries in New Hampshire range from $1,226 to $3,094 per week, with the average weekly salary being $1,948.
Keep in mind that these numbers may vary based on location, specialty, years of experience, and more.
Cities in New Hampshire With the Highest Travel Nursing Salaries
Lebanon
The average salary for travel nurses in Lebanon, New Hampshire, is $2,533 per week.
Manchester
The average salary for travel nurses in Manchester, New Hampshire, is $2,305 per week.
Nashua
The average salary for travel nurses in Nashua, New Hampshire, is $2,284 per week.
Portsmouth
The average salary for travel nurses in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is $2,134 per week.
Keene
The average salary for travel nurses in Keene, New Hampshire, is $1,782 per week.
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How To Become a Travel Nurse in New Hampshire With Trusted Nurse Staffing in 3 Simple Steps
The first step to becoming a travel nurse in New Hampshire is to visit the Pronto job search. This allows you to set filters searching for travel nurse positions in New Hampshire by salary, location, specialty, and more.
Not finding the position you’re set on? Don’t worry — Pronto let you know as soon as more New Hampshire travel nurse jobs open up.
Once you’ve perused the New Hampshire travel nurse listings and found some that interest you, it’s time to sign up and apply. Pronto makes it easy to do everything in one place, from filling out an application to uploading credentials and more.
If you’re new to travel nursing and need some assistance, someone from Trusted Nurse Staffing’s support team will be happy to help.
Once you’ve found and applied for “the one,” just sign your contract and you’re ready to go.
When you’ve completed the assignment, if you love New Hampshire so much that you want to extend your contract or you’d rather explore a new state, our staff is here to help you with the process.
Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in New Hampshire?
Bordered by Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Canada, the small state of New Hampshire has a lot to offer. If you’re an outsider, it ticks off some of the boxes you think of when you imagine New England:
- Covered bridges
- Epic fall foliage
- Mountains to summit
- Idyllic pastures, forests, and meadows
However, one of New Hampshire’s best-kept secrets from out-of-towners is how beautiful their beaches are. Many beaches, such as Hampton Beach, are open to the public.
Here are some of the top-rated beaches in New Hampshire you can explore:
- Hampton Beach
- Weirs Beach
- Wellington State Park
- Wallis Sands State Beach
- Jenness State Beach
- Ellacoya State Park
If shopping is more than a necessary chore, you’ll be happy to learn New Hampshire has no sales tax. Those who already live in New England are probably privy to this, but for those coming from more distant locales, this is a pleasant surprise.
New Hampshire is also one of the safest places to live in the States. New Hampshire’s neighbors of Maine and Vermont are also known for fairly low crime rates compared to the rest of the United States.
In the healthcare field, you’ll find like-minded souls in New Hampshire. The quality of healthcare is rated as some of the best in the country.
If you seek the outdoors, New Hampshire has 48 mountains with summits higher than 4,000 feet in elevation. There are trails and every length and difficulty level. From bunny slopes to mountaineering treks, New Hampshire has many options to choose from.
Road trips, even short ones, can be magical. Driving Route 12 southward at sunset gives you views of pastures, covered bridges, meadows, farms, and lakes that look even prettier when seen at sunset. If covered bridges are your thing, New Hampshire has 54 of them.
Are you a craft beer enthusiast? You can get your beer snobbery on with local craft breweries that are a destination in themselves. Maybe these can be a stop on a road trip around New Hampshire.
What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in New Hampshire Right Now?
Medical/Surgical
Emergency Room (ER)
Operating Room (OR)
Critical Care
Telemetry
Surgical Tech
Case Management
Labor and Delivery
FAQs About New Hampshire Travel Nursing
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Manchester?
To view our current active travel nursing jobs in Manchester, visit the Pronto job search.
Pronto will send you notifications of new job postings as they become available to save you time browsing for new positions.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Portsmouth?
Often cited as one of the best cities to live in New Hampshire, Portsmouth is a great option for travel nurses looking to make a move. Visit Pronto today to view our current job listings in this city.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Concord?
Looking for travel nursing positions in New Hampshire’s capital? Check out Pronto to begin browsing for jobs in Concord, New Hampshire.
Which New Hampshire Travel Nurse Assignments Have The Lowest Cost of Living?
Manchester, the largest city in New Hampshire, has a slightly higher cost of living than other cities in the state. Concord, NH on the other hand, falls below the average for cost of living.
Consider a smaller town for your assignment, and you may end up with more money to save or to play with.
Housing For Travel Nurses in New Hampshire: How Do I Go About Finding Housing?
“Choosing to accept a stipend doesn’t mean that your recruiter at Trusted Nurse Staffing won’t be there to help you along the way. Connect with us, and we can give you insights into the various areas and even connect you with rental properties used by travel nurses in the past.”
How Do I Find The Best Travel Nurse Agencies in New Hampshire?
While we recommend reading reviews and listening to the experiences of other travel nurses, we also recommend speaking with multiple agencies. It’s important to know not only what benefits are offered to you, but how much support you will receive throughout your travel nurse assignment in New Hampshire.
The best travel nurse agencies in New Hampshire will listen carefully to your needs and career aspirations. We’re confident that after connecting with other agencies, you’ll see why so many nurses trust our team with their career goals and why we’re a better solution for many. For example, our recruiters are available 24/7 to support you throughout your assignment.
What Are The Best Things To Do in New Hampshire For Travel Nurses?
New Hampshire has a lot to offer for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs. Depending on what you like, there are activities for nearly everyone. If hiking and beachcombing are not your cup of tea, you can explore the countryside and tour the historical town sites. Rye, for example, was the first European settlement in New Hampshire established in 1623. Portsmouth, settled in the early 1600s, was a trade hub with Europe.
Other towns in New Hampshire have rich histories to explore all the while tasting some of New Hampshire’s rich craft brewing culture. Have a love for all things potato? Londonderry, NH, has been reported as the site of the first potato grown in North America. Londonderry has also been on many lists as one of the best cities to live in New Hampshire.
How Long Are New Hampshire Travel Nursing Assignments?
Contracts can last 6, 8, and 13 weeks, sometimes more depending on the circumstances. The typical assignment lasts around 13 weeks. If you decide you like your current assignment, our recruiting team can help you extend it if the option is available.
What Benefits Do I Receive As a Travel Nurse in New Hampshire?
The benefits you receive as a travel nurse in New Hampshire vary depending on which staffing agency you partner with.
For example, Trusted Nurse Staffing offers:
Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) with 4% match after 1,000 hours and 1 year of employment
- Weekly Paychecks
- Direct Deposit
- Overtime/Double Time is Available
- Customizable Pay Packages
Top-Tier Bonus Opportunities:
- $1500 Referral Bonus Program
- Loyalty Program
- Sign-on & Completion Bonus
- Discount Program
Leading Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
- HRA Card to fully cover healthcare deductibles
- Guardian Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Benefits
Additional Insurance Benefits:
- Portable Permanent Whole Life Insurance
- License, Certifications & CEU reimbursements
- Portable Short-term/Longterm
- Disability Insurance
Work Flexibility:
- Flexible contract options
- Full/Part Time Work, Per Diem
- Housing, Meal and Travel Stipends
- Rental Car Options
Best In Class and Communication:
- On Day 1, you’ll get matched with your own dedicated support team that includes clinical support, payroll, and compliance experts, with ongoing assignment advocacy.