Vermont RN License Guide 2026 — NLC Compact, Endorsement & Vermont BON

Is Vermont an NLC compact state?

Yes. Vermont joined the Nurse Licensure Compact in 2018. Compact-licensed RNs from other NLC states can practice in Vermont under their multi-state license. Vermont is part of the New England compact cluster (with NH, RI, ME, and CT), making multi-state travel nursing in the region significantly more accessible than it was before compact adoption.

Vermont Board of Nursing fees (2026)

• Endorsement application: $120
• Background check: ~$58
• Biennial renewal: $115

Vermont as a Travel Nursing Market

Vermont's healthcare market is anchored by UVM Health Network, headquartered at UVM Medical Center in Burlington — Vermont's only Level I trauma center and academic medical center. Gifford Medical Center (Randolph), Springfield Hospital, and Copley Hospital fill regional demand in central and southern Vermont. The state's rural geography and limited nursing school pipeline create consistent travel nurse demand in ICU, ED, and OR specialties. UVM Medical Center generates the majority of travel assignments; Burlington's proximity to the Canadian border and Montreal generates cross-border patient volume that keeps specialty demand steady.

CE Requirements

Verify the current Vermont CE requirement at sos.vermont.gov/nursing before renewal, as requirements are subject to board revision.

Related: RN Salary by State 2026, New Hampshire RN License Guide, Maine RN License Guide, Travel Nurse Salary Guide.