Colorado LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

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

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 and RNs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in this area.

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

Required Credentials:

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

  • 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

  • Social Security Number - used to be able to process your background check

  • 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 Test - 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 - please enter their mobile number into the app

  • Flu Shot - about 50% of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season

  • Physical (completed within the last year)


Forms To Complete:

  • Written Authorization to Request a CAPS Check - please answer all questions to the best of your ability - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature

  • Colorado VECHS Waiver and Notice forms for the background check consent


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Active Professional LPN or RN through the state of Colorado

  • Colorado Background Check

  • Verification in the CAPS system

  • 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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