Mississippi License Overview
Compact / eNLCYes — Compact
Endorsement Fee$100
Typical Timing30-60 days
NursysYes
Temporary LicenseYes
Board Phone(601) 359-6170
How Long Does It Take?
Typical timing: 30-60 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
✓ Mississippi is an eNLC compact state. Nurses holding a multistate license from a compact primary state may practice in Mississippi without a separate license.
Permanent License — Endorsement
- Apply online through the Mississippi Board of Nursing portal and pay the $100 fee.
- Request license verification via Nursys. Mississippi participates in Nursys.
- Submit fingerprints for a background check — instructions are provided after application submission.
- Processing typically takes 30–60 days.
Temporary License
- Mississippi issues a temporary permit valid for 90 days.
- Request the temporary permit with your endorsement application.
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 $100. Temporary permit is included. Biennial renewal is $100. Background check fees are separate.
Fees change. Always verify current amounts at the official Mississippi Board of Nursing website before applying.
License Renewal
Mississippi RN licenses renew biennially. Renewal requires no continuing education (verify current requirements). Renewal fee is $100.
Important Notes for Travel Nurses
- Mississippi is a compact (eNLC) state — nurses with a multistate license from a compact home state may practice without endorsement.
- The Board's online portal provides license verification; facilities use this before start dates.
- Rural Mississippi has high demand for travel nurses — process your license early.
Last reviewed by TGL MedStaff: September 2026 —
Licensing requirements change. Always verify with the
Mississippi Board of Nursing.
