Wisconsin LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

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

Lara Freiberger avatar
Written by Lara Freiberger
Updated over a week ago

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for LPNs or RNs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in this area.

Please NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Wisconsin.

Required Credentials:

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

  • Physician Statement - click here for more information

  • 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)

  • ID

  • I-9

  • CPR

  • Resume - recommended but not required

  • COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.

  • 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


Additional Credentials:

Please note that these are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require:

  • COVID-19 Screening - upload your most current negative COVID-19 test result (Please note that partner facilities with the clipboard symbol in-front of their name in the app - may have COVID-19 testing at their facility)

  • Health Insurance Card - to have on file for the COVID-19 Vaccine

  • Get 2 References - there are a few partner facilities that require verified references before claiming a shift - please enter mobile numbers for your references

  • 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


Forms To Complete:

  • Completed BID Form - Background Check Consent - please answer all questions to the best of your ability

  • If you are from out of state or do not have 3 years of residency in the state of Wisconsin - completed the CheckR Email to start a Criminal Background Check - this will be emailed to you once we have completed your Wisconsin Background Check


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Wisconsin Criminal Background Check

  • If from out of state or do not have 3 years of residency in the state of Wisconsin - a completed CheckR Criminal Background Check

  • Active Professional Wisconsin LPN or RN License

  • Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) 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!

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