Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$30
Processing Time
4–6
weeks
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$20
New Jersey has two reciprocity paths; most travel CNAs will aim for Route 1. Be prepared to schedule fingerprinting immediately upon application as this is a common bottleneck.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Not available
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $30
Route 1 is for those with 24 months of registry status and 24 hours of CEUs. Route 2 requires a clinical skills exam if these criteria aren't met. Background check through MorphoTrust is mandatory.
Fingerprinting and background check results are the primary drivers of processing time.
12 hours required every 2 years
12 hours of CEUs required per year of the renewal period.
Managed in partnership with PSI. All correspondence should include 'NATCEP' in the subject line.
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