Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$195
Processing Time
4–8
weeks
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$145
Oregon is a non-compact state with strict practice-hour requirements. Start your application at least 8 weeks before your contract to ensure the board can verify your education and experience.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Not available
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $195
Must have 400 hours of verifiable practice in the last 2 years. Fingerprints must be done after applying through the portal.
Does not commit to a definitive timeline; 4-8 weeks is typical. Verification from slow-processing states adds time.
License expires on your birthday in odd or even years depending on your birth year.
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