License guide → Arizona
Arizona Nursing License by Endorsement
For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — a multistate license from another compact state works here
Temporary license
Yes — Temporary license valid up to 12 months (extendable for good cause); $50 fee; not available with criminal/disciplinary history without Board approval.
Processing time
Not stated by the board
Application fee
$150 (Endorsement application $150; temporary license $50; background check $50.)
Fingerprints / background check
Required
Fast option
48-hour emergency temporary license for nurses with a verified job offer starting within 7 days (requires fingerprint card, 960 practice hours in last 5 years, no discipline).
Sources: azbn.gov · azbn.gov · law.cornell.edu · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.