Locum Tenens questions

I have been doing locum tenens with Staff Care for three years. I have 5 licenses-3 I got on my own and 2 they facilitated. They can move things along quickly- One time they flew me in to a state to get fingerprinted. And sometimes you have to help move things along. Of my 5 licenses, I have only used 3. You have to get a RN and APRN license. I am keeping up all 5 for now. You don't need to have a job to get a license- at least I don't think so but it might vary by state. The time to get a license can range from a few days to a few months. Look over the applications of the states you are interested in and you can always call or email the BON
Re: the DEA-- Staff Care paid two years ago for my first assignment with them . I asked them about paying again next year and they are looking into it. I think it is reasonable to ask and I think they should pay since they make money for placing you. ( they might require a time commitment for paying )