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Indiana RN License 2026 — PLA Nursing Board Endorsement & Timeline
Indiana's healthcare market includes IU Health, Ascension St. Vincent, Community Health Network, Franciscan Health, Eskenazi Health, and Parkview Health across Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, and regional markets. The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) administers RN licensure at in.gov/pla.
Is Indiana an NLC compact state?
Yes. Indiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member. Indiana-licensed RNs with Indiana as their primary residence hold multistate licenses valid in all other NLC compact states. Nurses residing in other compact states may work in Indiana under their home-state compact privilege without a separate Indiana endorsement.
Endorsement fees (2026)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Endorsement application (mylicense.in.gov) | ~$75 |
| ISP + FBI fingerprinting | ~$38–50 |
| Nursys electronic verification (if applicable) | $30 |
| Estimated total | ~$143–$155 |
Continuing education, timeline, and what we see at Ava Health
Indiana RN licenses renew every two years — verify current CE requirements at in.gov/pla. Complete endorsement applications process in 4–8 weeks. Indiana is an active Midwest market in our pipeline, particularly Indianapolis-area facilities (IU Health, Ascension) and the Fort Wayne corridor (Parkview Regional). Indiana's compact membership makes it a natural add for Midwest travel nurses rotating between Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois assignments.
Related: Travel Nurse Salary Guide, Ohio RN License Guide, Michigan RN License Guide, Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide.
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