Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
Varies
Processing Time
10–14
days
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
Varies
Missouri is a high-demand state for travel CNAs and offers $0 reciprocity. If your training hours are significantly lower than Missouri's 75-hour standard, be prepared for a request to challenge the state exam before full registry placement.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Not available
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Not required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Reciprocity allows transfer without an exam if in good standing. Missouri may require you to 'challenge' the exam if you do not have proof of 8 hours of work in the last 2 years.
Review of uploaded documents in the TMU portal typically takes up to two weeks.
Missouri uses the D&S Diversified Technologies (TMU) platform for all registry functions.
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