Can a Canadian LPN work in the USA as a travel nurse? Or do you have to be an RN?

I would like to work in the states as an LPN and so far I have only found information for RN's wanting to work in the USA. I would like to do it as an assignment with a travel nurse company. Any suggestions or websites would be greatly appreciated.

I believe if you have gotten your LPN degree in Canada, you may need to find out if you need to get one in the US. I don't believe they carry over from country to country. I used to work as a CNA and if I wanted to work as one in a different state, I had to get a CNA liscense in that state. I am not sure which website(s) to check out but I hope this was of some help.

I did find an online listing of states that Canadian LPNs can work in. The best thing to do is contact the state you want to work in's LPN licensing board. Most of the states were, no offense US, states you probably won't want to work in, but the Virgin Islands were on the list! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20070603142224AAAKDeE&kid=TZ53Am3bBlhrUmVbsekx&s=comm&date=2008-06-18+07%3A48%3A07&.crumb=

In the U.S., being a LPN and a RN are not even close in comparison...it takes 3 to 4 years to become a RN here...and you have to pass "State Boards" to even get your license....I am not even sure what a travel nurse is...but as an RN, I have told you what I know...You can be a LPN at almost any place, but being Canadian you might have a problem with the licensing policy..

good luck