Licensing Guide For Travel Nurses In Washington D.C.

Steps/Process

Complete an application for Licensure by Endorsement online
Pay the associated fees
Verification of original state of licensure
1. If the state participates in Nursys, you must complete the Nursys verification process, pay their fee and designate Washington, D.C. as the receipt of the verification.
2. If the state does not participate in Nursys, you must contact their state Board directly for further instructions.
Verification of all other licenses. You will be required to provide information about any other healthcare license you have held in any other state or country (indicating the license number, status, issuance and expiration date of each).
1. If you do not have an active registered nurse license in another state, your license has expired two years or less, and you have practiced as a registered nurse within the two year period preceding this application, submit verification from one state in which your license expiration date was less than two years ago.
Fingerprint and Complete Background Check
1. If you’re applying from within the D.C. area, you can schedule an appointment here
2. If you’re applying from outside the D.C. area, you can call L1 Enrollment at 1-877-783-4187 to pay for fingerprint processing and obtain a mailing address to send your fingerprint card

Requirements

2×2 (2) Photo
Verification of Original License
Verification of Current State License

Timing/Schedule

Temporary License: You can expect to receive your temporary license in 3-6 weeks following receipt of all required documentation.

Permanent License:Approximately 30-45 days after submitting all of your required documentation. You can be issued a temporary license in the meantime

Renewal

Renewal of your license occurs every 2 years

Licenses expire on June 30th of even numbered years
You must renew online within 60 days of the expiration date (if more than 60 days, you must apply for re-licensure)
Renewal fee: $145.00 (+$85.00 late fee)

Required to complete 24 contact hours/ CEUs

Fees

Endorsement Application

$230.00

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