State-by-State Nursing Career Resources
Your guide to public sector and government nursing careers across the United States, starting with a deep dive into California and expanding nationwide.
California: A Deep Dive for Nurses
As the nation's most populous state, California offers an unparalleled range of opportunities for nursing professionals in diverse public sector environments, from state-run correctional facilities to county-level public health initiatives.
State-Level Portals
CalCareers
The official job portal for the State of California, featuring a wide array of nursing positions across all state departments.
Visit Site →California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)
Responsible for medical care within the state's prison system, CCHCS is a major employer of nurses, offering competitive salaries and benefits.
Visit Site →County-Level Public Health
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Explore public health nursing roles in the nation's largest county, focusing on community wellness and preventative care.
Visit Site →Orange County Health Care Agency
Serving over 3 million residents, the HCA offers careers in behavioral health, public health, and correctional health.
Visit Site →Sacramento County Department of Health Services
Join a team dedicated to achieving health equity in the state's capital region through a variety of nursing and healthcare roles.
Visit Site →Nationwide Nursing Career Resources
Texas
- State Board: Texas Board of Nursing
- State Jobs: WorkInTexas.com
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New York
- State Board: NYS Office of the Professions: Nursing
- State Jobs: StateJobsNY
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Florida
- State Board: Florida Board of Nursing
- State Jobs: People First (State of Florida)
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Washington
- State Board: Washington State Board of Nursing
- State Jobs: careers.wa.gov
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Oregon
- State Board: Oregon State Board of Nursing
- State Jobs: State of Oregon Jobs
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Nevada
- State Board: Nevada State Board of Nursing
- State Jobs: State of Nevada Job Opportunities
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Arizona
- State Board: Arizona State Board of Nursing
- State Jobs: AZStateJobs.gov
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Colorado
- State Board: Colorado Board of Nursing
- State Jobs: State of Colorado Job Opportunities
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