Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$100
Processing Time
3–4
weeks
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$136
Maryland was the first state to join the NLC. It remains very travel-friendly. If you don't have a compact license, the $40 temp permit is highly recommended for a quick start (3-5 days).
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: $100
Background check fees (~$57) are separate. Transcripts must be sent directly from the nursing school.
Temporary permits are available for an additional $40 and are typically issued in 3-5 days once the application is received.
Processing time can fluctuate depending on volume; background checks are the primary delay.
30 hours required every 2 years
30 contact hours or 1,000 hours of active nursing practice in the last 5 years.
Renewal occurs on the 28th day of the birth month.
Questions? Call:
410-585-1900Join TravTrak to get reminders before your license expires and manage all your healthcare credentials in one place.
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