Wyoming RN License Guide 2026 — NLC Compact, Endorsement & WBON

Is Wyoming an NLC compact state?

Yes. Wyoming is an NLC compact member. Compact-licensed RNs from other NLC states can practice in Wyoming under their multi-state license. Wyoming is an important compact state for rural travel nursing in the Mountain West — it pairs naturally with Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, and Nebraska in multi-state licensing portfolios.

WBON fees (2026)

• Endorsement application: $115
• Background check: ~$58
• Biennial renewal: $100

Wyoming as a Travel Nursing Market

Wyoming offers some of the highest travel nursing rates in the country — particularly in Cheyenne, Casper, and rural critical access hospitals throughout the state. Demand is driven by Wyoming's low population density, limited nursing education pipeline, and lack of major metropolitan healthcare systems to serve as regional talent magnets. Wyoming Medical Center (Casper) and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center are the two largest non-federal facilities. Significant demand also exists at VA facilities serving Veterans in the Mountain West corridor.

Wyoming is also a premier CRNA market. CRNAs in Wyoming independent practice settings earn among the highest base salaries in the country ($240,000–$260,000+), driven by CRNA-only models at critical access hospitals where CRNAs serve as the sole anesthesia provider.

CE Requirements

Wyoming requires 20 contact hours of continuing education per two-year renewal cycle.

Related: RN Salary by State 2026, CRNA Salary by State 2026, Colorado RN License Guide, Montana RN License Guide, Travel Nurse Salary Guide.