Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for LPNs and RNs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Illinois.
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 (6+ months experience)
You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties, if applicable.
Please NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Illinois.
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 Forms:
Forms 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: Complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature.
Required Credentials:
Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:
Annual Physical Exam: Completed within the last year.
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: 1-step PPD is the minimum testing requirement, however specific facilities may have additional TB testing requirements at their discretion.
Two Supervisor References: Please enter their mobile number into the app.
COVID-19 Vaccine: All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination (1-2 doses or booster) or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.
Additional Credentials:
Please note that additional facility specific 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.
Advanced CPR: Some acute hospitals require specific specialized caregivers hold multiple different types of CPR certifications to ensure they are able to care for all types of patients that may come to their specific department. Check out this article for more information.
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: 2 dose vaccination series or titer.
Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.
Varicella: 2 dose vaccination series or titer.
Specialties: Some of our partner facilities frequently seek clinical support from healthcare professionals with specialized skills. If you're certified in a specialty area of practice, you want this credential on file with us
Resume - Some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift.
Items that ShiftMed will Verify:
Active Professional Illinois 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!
Illinois LPN, RN 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 | Additional Credentials (May be required at specific facilities) | ShiftMed Required Checks |
Credentials: ☐ Illinois LPN or RN Professional License (6+ months experience) ☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.) ☐ SSN ☐ Form I9 ☐ CPR ☐ TB Test ☐ Two Supervisor References
Consent Forms: ☐ Training Manual ☐ Company Handbook ☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form | Credentials: ☐ MMR ☐ Flu Shot ☐ Resume | Background & Registry Checks: ☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check ☐ Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check |