License guide → Rhode Island

Rhode Island Nursing License by Endorsement

For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Nursing.

Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — a multistate license from another compact state works here
Temporary license
Yes — 90-day temporary permit listed in RIDOH fee regulation ($135).
Processing time
Not stated by the board
Application fee
$135 (Temporary permit $135; Attorney General fingerprint background check fee separate.)
Fingerprints / background check
Required
Good to know
Proof of primary state of residence determines multistate vs single-state license.
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Sources: health.ri.gov · risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.