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Working in Oregon on an out-of-state nursing license

Last verified against Oregon State Board of Nursing.

The five facts

Compact status
Bill pending
Endorsement fee
$195 per OAR 851-002-0010 (confirm in the portal)
Temporary permit
None
Processing
OSBN publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 4–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure)

Check your own licence against Oregon

Endorsement required

You need a Oregon license by endorsement before working there, and Oregon issues no temporary permit for endorsement applicants.

  • Application fee: $195 per OAR 851-002-0010 (confirm in the portal). Portal: OSBN Online Licensing Portal.
  • Processing: OSBN publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 4–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate). (not board-stated)
  • Required at endorsement: Oregon Pain Management Commission module, completed within the last 36 months (1 hr).
  • Currency rule: At least 400 hours of verifiable practice within the past two years, or graduation within two years (OAR 851-031-0039).
Earliest start
OSBN publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 4–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate).
Fee
$195 per OAR 851-002-0010 (confirm in the portal)

Apply through OSBN Online Licensing Portal

Data as of September 2, 2026.

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If you hold a multistate license

A multistate license does not help you here. Oregon is not a compact member, so practice in Oregon — including telehealth to a patient located there — requires a Oregon license by endorsement.

SB 966 listed as pending by secondary sources; no enactment.

Licensure by endorsement in Oregon

  1. 01

    Open a OSBN Online Licensing Portal account

    Create your OSBN Online Licensing Portal account and start the RN licensure-by-endorsement application with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

  2. 02

    Request Nursys verification

    Request license verification through Nursys for every state that applies to you. Oregon accepts Nursys verification.

  3. 03

    Complete fingerprints and the background check

    Oregon requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check: Fieldprint electronic fingerprinting after applying; accommodation if more than 75 miles from a site.

  4. 04

    Clear the course requirements

    Oregon Pain Management Commission module, completed within the last 36 months (1 hours)

  5. 05

    Pay the application fee

    The endorsement fee is $195 per OAR 851-002-0010 (confirm in the portal). Confirm the amount on the board's fee page before you pay.

  6. 06

    Plan for the wait

    Oregon issues no temporary permit, so plan on the full processing time before your first shift.

  7. 07

    Wait for the permanent license

    OSBN publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 4–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure) Verify the license on the board's public lookup, then store the expiration in Trust.

At least 400 hours of verifiable practice within the past two years, or graduation within two years (OAR 851-031-0039).

Application is void if not completed within one calendar year of payment.

Cultural competency CE is a renewal requirement (2 hours every 48 months), not a licensure requirement.

What it costs, all in

ItemAmount
Endorsement application$195 per OAR 851-002-0010 (confirm in the portal)
Fieldprint fingerprinting (OSP and FBI)varies
Nursys verification$30

Amounts marked “varies” come from a secondary source rather than a current board page — confirm them in the application before you budget.

How long it takes

OSBN publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 4–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure)

With no temporary permit, your first Oregon shift waits on the permanent license. Start Nursys verification and fingerprints the day you open the application — those steps set the pace, not the board’s review.

The Oregon State Board of Nursing publishes no processing commitment, so treat any timeline you read — including this one — as an estimate.

EMTs and paramedics

Oregon — EMS Compact: Not a member.

Oregon is not an EMS Compact member, so there is no privilege to practice. Apply for reciprocity through the Oregon state EMS office; most states ask for current NREMT certification and a background check.

How Trust works for EMS clinicians

After you’re licensed

A new license starts a new renewal clock. The Oregon RN renewal guide covers the cycle length, the CE the board counts, and the fee — read it once, then let Trust hold the date.

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Questions people ask

Is Oregon a compact state?

No. Oregon is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. SB 966 listed as pending by secondary sources; no enactment.. You need a Oregon license by endorsement.

Can I work in Oregon with a multistate license from another state?

No. Oregon does not honor multistate privileges, so you apply for a Oregon license by endorsement before you work there.

How much does it cost to transfer an RN license to Oregon?

The Oregon State Board of Nursing endorsement fee is $195 per OAR 851-002-0010 (confirm in the portal). Budget for the extras too: Fieldprint fingerprinting (OSP and FBI) $52, Nursys verification $30.

Does Oregon offer a temporary permit while my endorsement is pending?

No. Oregon issues no temporary permit to endorsement applicants — you wait for the permanent license.

How long does Oregon RN endorsement take?

OSBN publishes no timeline. Licensing guides report roughly 4–8 weeks after all materials arrive (secondary estimate). (not a board figure) Treat it as an estimate, not a board commitment.

Do I need fingerprints for a Oregon nursing license?

Yes. Fieldprint electronic fingerprinting after applying; accommodation if more than 75 miles from a site

What courses does Oregon require before it issues an endorsement license?

Oregon Pain Management Commission module, completed within the last 36 months (1 hours)

Do I need recent nursing practice to endorse into Oregon?

At least 400 hours of verifiable practice within the past two years, or graduation within two years (OAR 851-031-0039).

Related states

All jurisdictions and the compact table

Sources

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