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Vermont Office of Professional Regulation
Processing time
4–6 weeks
Temporary license typically issued within one week
Fees
License: $175
Renewal: $200
Compact state
Yes
Application links
Vermont online licensing
Biennially, every two years prior to March 31st
RN
Every two years prior to March 31st of ODD-numbered years
LPN
Every two years prior to January 31st of EVEN-numbered years
Yes
Valid for a period of 90 days or until permanent licensure is issued or denied
License holders are required to meet one of the following options for renewal:
Attest to practicing for a minimum of 400 hours in the two years preceding application for renewal or 960 hours in the five years preceding application
Provide proof of completing 20 hours of qualifying continuing education in the two years immediately preceding the application for renewal
Hold a current nationally recognized certification
A fast-track endorsement program is in place for qualifying applicants who have held an active unincumbered license or certification for at least 3 years in another state
Please note that while Fusion Medical Staffing strives to provide the most current and accurate information in our Nursing Licensing Guide, we cannot guarantee the completeness or timeliness of the information provided. Regulations, requirements, and processes can change frequently. Healthcare travelers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult directly with the respective state board's official website to ensure they have the most accurate and up-to-date information. Fusion Medical Staffing is not liable for any outdated information or errors in the guide.
Processing Time
3-5 business days
From complete application
Application Fee
$175
Renewal: $200 · Temp license available
Compact (Nurse Licensure Compact)
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact member state
Renewal
20 hours
Every 2 years
Vermont is an NLC compact member. NLC multistate license holders from other compact states can practice immediately under compact privilege without applying for a Vermont license, provided their home state license remains active and unencumbered. Compact privilege terminates immediately upon home state license lapse or disciplinary action.
For travelers, this means you can begin a Vermont assignment immediately if your home state is also a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member and your license is set to multistate status. However, if you establish Vermont residency during your assignment, your compact privilege becomes invalid and you must apply for a Vermont license through endorsement.
Vermont uses an online portal endorsement process for registered nurses already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $175 application fee.
License verification is handled through Nursys or direct board verification. Vermont requires verification from every state where you hold or have held a registered nurse license, so request verification early to avoid delays.
Background check requirements vary by applicant — confirm the current fingerprinting and screening steps with the Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation). Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible, since background check processing is one of the most common sources of delay.
After all components are received, the Board reviews applications on a rolling basis. Check the Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation) website for status updates on your application.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Endorsement Application | $175 |
| Renewal | $200 (every 2 years) |
| Fingerprinting | $25-75 (fingerprinting) |
| Nursys verification | $30 |
| Estimated First-Time Cost | $230–$280 |
Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting. Many staffing agencies, including Fusion Medical Staffing, offer licensure reimbursement programs to help offset these expenses.
Vermont issues temporary nursing licenses, allowing registered nurses to begin practicing while their permanent endorsement application is being processed. For travelers, this is often the fastest path to starting an assignment.
Eligibility requirements:
Issuance timeline:
Denial risks:
Important for travelers: Provisional license automatically expires at 90 days and cannot be extended; if full endorsement not granted by 90-day mark, practice authority terminates. Any disciplinary action or license status change during provisional period triggers immediate revocation. If applicant establishes Vermont residency during provisional period, must convert to Vermont license application within 60 days or lose practice authority.
Vermont registered nurse endorsement applications typically take 3-5 business days to process. The timeline is subject to moderate variability depending on the completeness of your application and external factors.
In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 1-2 weeks for provisional license issuance; 3-5 business days for standard application review if all documentation complete.
Common sources of delay:
Vermont offers an expedited processing option: Fast-track endorsement program for applicants with 3+ years active, unencumbered licensure in another state. Note that fast-track eligibility requires documented 3+ years clean licensure history, and even fast-track applicants still subject to background check delays (4-6 weeks), and provisional license limited to 90 days maximum and cannot be extended.
Vermont requires 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years for registered nurse license renewal.
Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation)
Please note that while Fusion Medical Staffing strives to provide the most current and accurate information, we cannot guarantee the completeness or timeliness of the information provided. Requirements and processes can change frequently. Healthcare professionals are strongly encouraged to verify details directly with Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation)'s official website.
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