Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$105
Processing Time
2–16
weeks
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$100
Since Nevada is non-compact, allow ample time for licensure. The fingerprinting process is notoriously slow, so apply at least 3-4 months before your intended start date.
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: $105
Nevada is not a compact state; all nurses must hold a Nevada license. Fingerprint processing can take up to 4 months.
Temporary licenses are available for $50 and are valid for 6 months.
Timeline varies significantly; best case is 10 days if verification is instant, but 4 months is possible due to fingerprints.
30 hours required every 2 years
30 contact hours every 2 years, including a one-time 4-hour bioterrorism course and a 4-hour cultural competency course each renewal.
Nevada requires verification from every state where you have ever held a nursing license.
Join TravTrak to get reminders before your license expires and manage all your healthcare credentials in one place.
Sign Up Free →Information last verified: March 29, 2026