Iowa LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

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

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 LPN 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 Iowa.

Required Credentials:

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

  • Physical (completed within the last year)

  • 2-step PPD, 1-step PPD, or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (if had previously tested positive for TB) **Disclaimer - a 1-step PPD is the minimum testing requirement, however specific facilities may have additional TB testing requirements at their discretion.

  • ID

  • I-9

  • CPR

  • Resume

  • 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:

  • Complete the Iowa Criminal History Record Authorization form and the Iowa Abuse Check Authorization form - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your TB Test, Physical and ID.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

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

  • Active Professional Iowa 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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