Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$139.25
Processing Time
6–10
weeks
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$200
Louisiana is a compact state. For non-compact nurses, the endorsement process can be slower than average, but the temporary permit allows for a faster start while the background check clears.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Available while full license processes
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $139.25
Applicant must have practiced as an RN for at least 6 months within the last 4 years. Fingerprint fee is $39.25.
Temporary permits are available for endorsement applicants ($239.25), valid for 90 days.
Can take up to 60 days. Background check processing is often the bottleneck.
30 hours required every 2 years
Requirement varies: 5-30 hours depending on hours worked (900+ hours worked = 5 CEs; <160 hours worked = 30 CEs).
Initial RN licenses are valid for 1 year; subsequent renewals are biennial.
Questions? Call:
225-755-7500Join TravTrak to get reminders before your license expires and manage all your healthcare credentials in one place.
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