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FL - Florida LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as an LPN or RN in Florida?

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated over a week ago

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 Florida.


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 Florida.

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.

  • Florida Background Check Authorization: Complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature.

  • TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form


Required Credentials:

Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:

  • 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. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.

  • 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

  • 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.

    • ShiftMed will accept a FL 30 hour training certificate or FL 20 hour training certificate.

  • Resume: Can be uploaded or completed directly in the app using our Resume Builder.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Active Florida LPN or RN Professional License

  • Florida Background Check - Level 2 - Fingerprint based background check through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

  • 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!


Florida 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:

☐ Florida LPN or RN Professional License

☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.)

☐ SSN

☐ Two References

CPR

Consent Forms:

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Florida Background Check Authorization

Credentials:

MMR

Flu Shot

Resume

IV Therapy Certificate (LPN only)

Background & Registry Checks:

Florida Background Check Level 2 - Fingerprint based background check through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check

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