Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience
ED experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association, with a copy of the front and back of the card
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association for RNs in CCU, ED, PACU, MICU, and SICU
License or certificate verification dated within 30 days of start, using the state verification with NURSYS for RNs and LPNs
California only: a picture of the hard-copy RN license, in addition to the verification
Specialty-specific competency exam, completed within the last year
CORE exam (Joint Commission testing), completed within the last year
Skills checklist, which the agency provides for clinical contractors
10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start, with MRO signature and no THC. A 9-panel version is noted as preferred within 14 days of start.
Color vision test
Fit test
Hepatitis B vaccine series: first dose before start, second dose 30 days later, third dose 6 months later. Titers are not accepted.
TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA. A positive result requires a chest X-ray within the last year for Michigan, Indiana, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and within 5 years for other regions.
Varicella: proof of 1 vaccination or an IgG titer
MMR: proof of 2 vaccinations or an IgG titer
Tdap within the past 10 years. Declinations are accepted only where the site allows and the assignment has no pediatric interaction.
COVID-19 vaccine: proof of the September 2025 booster, or a declination or exemption on agency letterhead. Declinations are not accepted in CA or IL.
Influenza vaccine: proof, or a declination or exemption on agency letterhead, for the 2025-2026 season. Declinations are not accepted in CA or IL.
Physical/health statement from an exam within the last year confirming fitness to work
Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, and county, last 7 years) with SSN verification, dated within 30 days of start
NSO check dated within 30 days of start (includes a statewide check in Michigan)
EPLS and GSA/OIG exclusion checks, dated within 30 days of start
Pennsylvania child abuse clearance and PATCH, both within 30 days
State- and department-specific fingerprinting
Education verification of highest degree, or High School Diploma/GED if no degree
Profile: resume, skills checklist completed within the last year, and 2 professional references (required at submission)
Signed code of conduct form (page 27)
Signed confidentiality and information system security agreement (page 5)
Signed conflict of interest disclosure form (page 1)
Integrity and audit services form, signed within days before start
System access form, completed and uploaded one week before start
Employer
Access Healthcare
4.4rating(22 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
JE
Jonathan Ward E
Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!