Hawaii Nursing License for Travel Nurses
Not a Compact State
A multistate license does not allow you to practice in Hawaii. You need a Hawaii-issued license.
Full License by Endorsement
No Hawaii job offer required. Best if you want flexibility or are planning ahead.
- Apply via MyPVL portal
- Nursys verification (or direct from original state)
- Fingerprinting / background check
- NPDB self-query
- Fees roughly $166–$234 depending on issuance timing
Plan for weeks to a couple of months once complete.
Temporary Permit
Requires a confirmed Hawaii employer. Faster path once you have a job offer.
- Employment verification from Hawaii facility required
- $50 fee for standalone temp permit
- Combined temp + endorsement option available (mail/hand-deliver)
- Tied to the listed employer
- Valid for a limited period (typically up to 6 months or until full license)
Can move faster once paperwork is complete and verified.
Key Documents & Steps
- Confirm you hold an active, unencumbered license in another U.S. state.
- Request Nursys verification designated for Hawaii (or direct verification if needed).
- Complete fingerprinting (Fieldprint or equivalent).
- Submit NPDB self-query.
- Apply through MyPVL (or the combined mail path if using temp + endorsement together).
- For temporary permit: obtain signed employment certification from the Hawaii facility.
Licensing Timeline Checklist
Printable or downloadable version of the steps and timing notes.
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