Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for CRTs/RRTs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in New Jersey.
Required Documents:
First documents you will need to upload prior to completing your profile and uploading state specific requirements:
When signing up to work with ShiftMed in the app you will then be prompted to enter your
Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)
Social Security Number
Professional License (National License Verification & State License Verification NBRC)
You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties if applicable.
NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of New Jersey.
Once uploaded you will be prompted to sign your documents and upload the required credentials for your state. Keep in mind some Facilities may have additional requirements aside from the state specifics. See below for more information on what your state requires.
Required Documents:
Documents that must be signed in the ShiftMed App before you can start uploading credentials:
Training Manual - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature
Company Handbook - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature
TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form
Arbitration Agreement
Required Credentials:
Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:
1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years) **Disclaimer - a 1-step PPD is the minimum testing requirement, however specific facilities may have additional TB testing requirements at their discretion.
Annual Physical Exam (completed within the last year)
RT Certification
Unlock Credentials:
Please note that specific facility credentials could be asked of you when attempting to claim a shift. These are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.
COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.
Background Check: Complete Checkr Consent Form to start a Criminal Background Check. Background Check authorization will prompt once individuals attempt to claim a shift at a facility within the ShiftMed app.
Complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Annual Physical, TB Test, and ID.
License Certificate - The Professional License Certificate credential in the app is used to contain a document that a state’s licensing body issues after a healthcare professional has met the state requirements and passed a specific licensing exam for a particular professional license type.
MMR - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift
Flu Shot - some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season
Varicella - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift
Skills Self Evaluation - complete directly within in the app
Get 2 References - there are a few partner facilities that require verified references before claiming a shift - please enter mobile numbers for your references
Hepatitis B Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the hepatitis B vaccination series or a titer test.
TDAP Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of receiving the Tdap vaccination or completing a titer test.
NIH Stroke Scale Course: The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a critical component of acute stroke assessment, some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift.
Crisis Prevention Training: This training is for primary caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals who directly intervene in crisis situations, teaching staff de-escalation techniques as well as restrictive and nonrestrictive interventions. This is the most commonly required CPI certification type required by our facility partners.
Online Learning Certificate: We have partnered with some of our Acute Health Systems to provide learning modules for our RNs, CNAs, and RTs.
Diploma
Skills Assessment: This checklist is an essential part of our commitment to compliance and auditing with SSM Health.
TNCC: The Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) equips emergency nurses with essential trauma knowledge and skills to provide life-saving care.
Items that ShiftMed will Verify:
Active Professional New Jersey LPN or RN License
Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check
Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check
Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.
If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send Us A Message!
New Jersey CRT/RRT State Credentialing Checklist
Completed in the ShiftMed App |
Completed in the ShiftMed App | ShiftMed Credentialing Team will complete internally (Not visible in app) |
ShiftMed Required Credentials | Unlock Credentials (May be required at specific facilities) |
ShiftMed Required Checks |
Credentials: ☐ New Jersey CRT/RRT (National License Verification & State License Verification NBRC) ☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.) ☐ SSN ☐ TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray) ☐ Form I9 ☐ RT Certification
Consent Forms: ☐ CheckR Consent Form (prompted to complete once a Healthcare Professional attempts to claim a shift at a NJ facility) ☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form ☐ Training Manual ☐ Company Handbook ☐ Arbitration Agreement | Credentials: ☐ MMR (Vaccine or Titer) ☐ Varicella (Vaccine or Titer) ☐ Flu Shot ☐ Resume ☐ Covid 19 Vaccine Records/Declination ☐ CPR ☐ Diploma ☐ TNCC | Background & Registry Checks: ☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check ☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check |