Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Med Surg experience (1 year), with experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
NIHSS
Health and Immunization Requirements
COVID-19 vaccine: Proof of the September 2025 booster, or a declination or exemption on agency letterhead. Declinations are not accepted in California or Illinois. End date is October 2026.
Influenza vaccine: Proof, declination, or exemption on agency letterhead for the 2025-2026 flu season (10/1/2025 to 4/30/2026). Declinations are not accepted in California or Illinois.
MMR: Two vaccinations with dates, or a primary-source IgG titer with lab printout.
Varicella: One vaccination with date, or a primary-source IgG titer with lab printout.
Hepatitis B: Three doses, or a declination.
TB screening: Negative 2-step PPD or IGRA (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT) within one year of start. A chest X-ray is accepted if it showed positive results within one year of start.
Tdap: Vaccine within the past 10 years. Declinations are accepted only where the site allows and the assignment does not involve pediatric interaction, using agency form.
Fit test: 3M 1860 or 1870 respirator.
Physical/health statement: Exam within the past year confirming fitness to work.
Color vision test: Required.
10-panel drug screen: Completed within 30 days of start (preferably within 14 days), resulted with MRO signature before start. Must include methadone, phencyclidine, benzodiazepines, cocaine, propoxyphene, amphetamines, opiates, 6-acetylmorphine, methaqualone, and barbiturates. THC is not included. (The source also references a 9-panel screen.)
Background and Screening
Criminal background check: Federal, nationwide, and county checks covering the last 7 years, plus SSN verification. Dated within 30 days of start. Check all addresses, primary name, and AKA names.
Education verification: Highest level of education verified by a third-party screening company. A high school diploma or GED must be verified if no degree.
Exclusion screenings: EPLS (SAM.gov), OIG (exclusions list), and OFAC, each dated within 30 days of start, with all aliases searched.
Iowa-specific screenings: Iowa criminal history, sex offender, dependent adult, and child abuse registry check (IA Sing Report), completed within 30 days prior to start. Child and adult dependent abuse training is also required.
Onboarding Paperwork
Profile: Resume, skills checklist completed within the past year, and two professional references (required for submission).
Confidentiality and security agreement: Signed page 5 on file.
Conflict of interest disclosure: Signed page 1 on file.
Code of conduct: Signed page 27 on file.
Integrity and audit services form: Signed within days before start.
Non-employee upload form: Iowa version, pages 1-3 and 28, completed in full.
I-9: Completed by the agency.
System access form: Completed and uploaded one week before start.
Badge photo: Required.
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!
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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