Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$100
Processing Time
2–3
weeks
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$100
Mississippi is highly accessible for travel nurses thanks to the compact. For those from non-compact states, the $100 fee and lack of CEUs make it an attractive and relatively easy state to get licensed in.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Not available
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $100
Fingerprint/background check fee is $75. MS is an original NLC member.
Processing is generally efficient once fingerprints are cleared.
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