Kansas License Overview
Compact / eNLCYes — Compact
Endorsement Fee$80
Typical Timing30 days
NursysYes
Temporary LicenseYes
Board Phone(785) 296-4929
How Long Does It Take?
Typical timing: 30 days.
TGL Recruiter tip: Processing estimates change with fingerprint delays, missing documents, and application volume. Confirm the current timeline with the Board before promising a start date — and always start early.
Step-by-Step Licensing Process
✓ Kansas is an eNLC compact state. Nurses with a multistate license from a compact primary state may practice in Kansas without a separate license.
Permanent License — Endorsement
- Apply online through the Kansas State Board of Nursing portal and pay the $80 fee.
- Request license verification via Nursys. Kansas participates in Nursys.
- Complete a fingerprint-based background check — Kansas uses KBI fingerprinting. Out-of-state applicants may use an FBI-authorized provider.
- Processing is typically around 30 days.
Temporary License
- Kansas offers a temporary permit valid for 90 days.
- Request the temporary permit with your endorsement application through the Board portal.
TGL Recruiter tip: Start the licensing process as early as possible — especially for non-compact states, which can take 8–12 weeks. Your TGL recruiter will track your application status and help you time your assignment start date.
Fees
Endorsement fee is $80. Temporary permit is included. Biennial renewal is $80. Background check fees are separate.
Fees change. Always verify current amounts at the official Kansas Board of Nursing website before applying.
License Renewal
Kansas RN licenses renew biennially. Renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education per renewal period. Renewal fee is $80.
Important Notes for Travel Nurses
- Kansas is a compact (eNLC) state — nurses with a multistate license from a compact home state may practice without endorsement.
- Kansas processes applications promptly; licenses are often issued in 2–3 weeks.
- The Board's portal provides license lookup for facility verification.
Last reviewed by TGL MedStaff: September 2026 —
Licensing requirements change. Always verify with the
Kansas Board of Nursing.
