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Wyoming RN License Guide 2026: NLC Compact, Endorsement & WBON
In brief
Wyoming is an NLC compact state with some of the highest travel nurse pay in the country. This guide covers WBON endorsement, fees, CE, and why Wyoming is a premium travel nursing and CRNA market.
Steps at a glance
Confirm compact privilege
Wyoming is an NLC compact state. Compact-licensed RNs from other NLC states can practice in Wyoming under their multi-state license immediately.
Apply for endorsement if needed
Non-compact state RNs apply for a WY single-state license via endorsement at nursing-online.state.wy.us.
Pay the endorsement fee
Wyoming endorsement fee is $115. Pay online through the WBON portal.
Submit Nursys verification
Submit electronic license verification through Nursys. Wyoming participates in Nursys.
Complete background check
Wyoming requires fingerprinting via IdentoGO for a criminal background check.
Await board review
The Wyoming Board of Nursing processes complete applications in approximately 4-6 weeks. Rural staffing demand means WBON prioritizes expedited review for urgent positions when requested.
Renew biennially and complete CE
Wyoming RN licenses renew every two years. Wyoming requires 20 contact hours of CE per renewal cycle. Verify current requirements at the WBON website.
In this article
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.
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