BLS issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
ACLS issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
PALS issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
TNCC
NIHSS
Ascension CPI
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Driver's License
Onboarding Requirements
Submission (before start):
Resume or profile
Two professional references, completed before first assignment
Clinical skills checklist, completed within one year of start and updated annually for specialty
Optional: name change documentation, if applicable
Competencies and training:
Core competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, and OSHA topics, completed within one year of start and updated every 3 years. Minimum score of 80% (or national benchmark). Two attempts allowed.
Non-violent crisis intervention training: 8-hour course, updated every 2 years
NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly, Groups B-F updated every 2 years
EKG exam: passing score of at least 80%, two attempts maximum, updated every 3 years. The agency grades it and uploads it with the score and the traveler's e-signature and date.
Color vision assessment completed before start, updated every 3 years
Unit-specific checklist: optional for onboarding, but must be uploaded by the unit leader within one week
Pre-hire education attestation (6 hours), uploaded by the agency once completed
Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions, completed before clearance and repeated annually
EMR test-out with signed attestation
Health and immunizations:
Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IgG titer. No declinations accepted.
Varicella: proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or documented history. No declinations accepted.
Hepatitis B: vaccine series completed, or signed and dated declination
Tdap: valid 10 years. No declinations or attestations accepted.
Influenza vaccine: flu season October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Exemptions and declinations accepted, but the candidate must wear a mask at all times.
TB screening: two-step PPD or IGRA, with the first PPD within 1 year and the second within 30 days of start (or negative IGRA within 90 days). TB questionnaire updated annually. A positive result requires a chest X-ray within the last year.
Health statement or physical exam before first assignment, updated annually
Fit test completed before start (can be completed onsite; PAPR not completed onsite), updated annually
11-panel drug screen within 30 days before the first assignment, updated annually
Background and verification:
Criminal background check (7-year SSN trace, county, national criminal, OFAC, and sex offender searches), updated every year
EPLS check within 90 days of start
Education verification within 90 days of start. Diplomas not accepted.
Third-party employment verification for the past 7 years, updated every year
Confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead, updated with each extension
Other:
Driver's license or state ID, not expired, matching the address on file, front and back
Badge photo: forward-facing headshot with a white or blue background, no filters
Employer
ADN Healthcare
2.6rating(50 reviews)
MH
Michelle H
Polysomnographer (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating
He was so very helpful, informative and proactive; all that a traveler like me needs as I attempt to transition back into traveling in my career! Thank you Ariel!! Have a beautiful Monday!! "