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IA - Iowa LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

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

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated over a week ago

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: You must be professionally licensed to practice in this State.


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.

  • Iowa Criminal History Record Authorization Form: Complete directly within the app using the tab to sign.

  • Iowa Abuse Check Authorization form: Complete directly within the app using the tab to sign.

  • Arbitration Agreement


Required Credentials

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


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.

  • TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray)

  • Annual Physical Exam: Completed within the last year.

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

  • MMR: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of MMR vaccination or a titer test.

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.

  • Varicella: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the Varicella vaccination or a positive titer test.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Crisis Prevention Training (CPI): Some ShiftMed facility partners require CPI Training certification.

  • NIH Stroke Scale Course: The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a critical component of acute stroke assessment and may be required for certain Specialties.

  • Online Learning Certification - We have partnered with some of our Acute Health Systems to provide learning modules for our RNs, CNAs, and RTs. These modules vary based on specialty, location, and previous experience with the facility. You must complete these modules to be able to claim shifts at the facility.

  • TNCC: The Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) equips emergency nurses with essential trauma knowledge and skills to provide life-saving care.

  • CPR: Some of our partner facilities require specific specialized caregivers hold multiple different types of CPR Certifications.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Iowa LPN or RN Professional License

  • Criminal Background Check through the state of Iowa (SING)

  • 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.


Iowa 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

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(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ Iowa LPN or RN Professional License (6+ months experience)

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

☐ SSN

Consent Forms:

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ IA Abuse check authorization

☐ IA criminal history record information form

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray)

Resume

MMR

TNCC

CPR

Background & Registry Checks:

Criminal Background Check through the state of Iowa (SING)

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

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


Questions?

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Chat & Help Articles > Ask a Question!

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